What Kids Really Want From Their Parents When people think about what kids want most, the first things that come to mind are often toys, clothes, or gadgets. While children may ask for those things, the truth is much deeper. What kids truly want from their parents is not found on store shelves—it’s found inContinue reading “What Kids really want from their Parents”
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Building Strength Together: No Matter Who’s in Office…..
Building Strength Together, No Matter Who’s in Power Even under this current administration, where many of the decisions have hurt Black communities, we can still make progress — but it will take a shift in strategy. Relying on government policy alone will not get us where we need to go. The truth is, we holdContinue reading “Building Strength Together: No Matter Who’s in Office…..”
” Why working Together is Personal for Me”
I often get asked why I am so passionate about working together as a community. The answer lies in my own story. I grew up in a single-family home with nine siblings and a hardworking mother who sometimes worked two or three jobs just to make sure we had food, clothing, and shelter. We didn’tContinue reading “” Why working Together is Personal for Me””
” Unity+ Power= Our Future “
It’s time to get serious about our future. Yesterday’s post was a call to action, and I’m not surprised by the lack of response — tough conversations often make people uncomfortable. But let me be crystal clear: I don’t have all the answers to solve the problems destroying our communities. What I do know isContinue reading “” Unity+ Power= Our Future “”
Your Body Always Keeps Score: I Learner The Hard Way!!!
Taking care of your health is one of the most valuable investments you can make. Many people believe that bad habits won’t catch up with them, especially if they’re active in other areas of life. But the truth is, your body always keeps score. I learned this lesson firsthand. I smoked cigarettes for years, evenContinue reading “Your Body Always Keeps Score: I Learner The Hard Way!!!”
The Silent Influence:
The Silent Influence: How Adult Behavior Shapes Kids’ Anger When we talk about kids being angry today, it’s eas y to point at video games, social media, or peer pressure. But the truth is, long before a child throws their first tantrum or skips their first class, they’ve been quietly studying the adults around them.AndContinue reading “The Silent Influence:”
Kids are Angry Today: Why?
Why Are So Many Young People Angry Today? You don’t have to look far to see it. Scroll through social media, watch the news, or just talk to a few teenagers or twenty-somethings, and you’ll pick up on a lot of frustration — and sometimes outright anger. But this isn’t just “kids being kids.” SomethingContinue reading “Kids are Angry Today: Why?”
Still not Enough!!
Still Not Enough Eight days ago, I shared a post titled Enough is Enough, expressing my concern about the growing violence in our communities—especially in Atlanta. Sadly, since that blog was posted, 40 more people have been shot in the city within just seven days. Six of them lost their lives. That’s nearly one personContinue reading “Still not Enough!!”
” The High Price of Standing Still”
The Hidden Cost of Doing Nothing Sometimes, doing nothing feels safe. It feels like avoiding risk or waiting for the “right time.” But the truth is, doing nothing is never free. It costs us opportunities, progress, and even peace of mind. The price of inaction is often much higher than we realize. When we failContinue reading “” The High Price of Standing Still””
Troubling Times: Teen Violence in America!!
Troubling Times: Teen Violence in America Teen violence is on the rise across America, and as a resident of Georgia—specifically the Atlanta metro area—I am deeply concerned, as others should be. Almost daily, there are reports of shootings throughout the metro region. In just the past week, there were multiple shootings involving teens, including childrenContinue reading “Troubling Times: Teen Violence in America!!”
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