As the year comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on the many conversations, stories, and lessons shared through my writing on vmgreview.com. Each blog has been an opportunity to explore the world around us — to question, learn, and connect with people who care about truth, growth, and community progress. This reflection isn’tContinue reading “” A year of Conversations, Awareness, and Growth””
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Telling our Stories, on our Terms: The Washington Informer!!!
The Washington Informer is more than just a newspaper—it is a voice for a community that mainstream media too often overlooks. While major outlets frequently fail to focus on issues that directly impact people of color, especially Black communities, The Washington Informer continues to tell the stories that matter most to us. It provides coverageContinue reading “Telling our Stories, on our Terms: The Washington Informer!!!”
” 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””
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!!”
I Post Because I Care….
There are many reasons why I choose to post articles, but at the heart of it is my genuine care for people. This care wasn’t something I was born with—it grew over time through my own journey in life. I’ve seen firsthand how challenging life can be, and I’ve come to understand that sometimes peopleContinue reading “I Post Because I Care….”
The Future is in the Air ?
Air Taxis: The Future Is in the Air—and Why Black Entrepreneurs Should Pay Attention Imagine skipping traffic jams and flying over the city to your destination in a matter of minutes. What once sounded like science fiction is quickly becoming a reality with the rise of air taxis. Air taxis are small, electric aircraft designedContinue reading “The Future is in the Air ?”
Let’s start supporting Black-Owned Businesses!
Let’s Start Supporting Black-Owned Businesses If we want stronger, better communities, we must start supporting our Black-owned businesses. For too long, many of us have heard or even repeated the claim that Black-owned businesses aren’t reliable, trustworthy, or professional. While it’s true that no business is perfect—regardless of who owns it—there are many Black entrepreneursContinue reading “Let’s start supporting Black-Owned Businesses!”
Why I Blog!!
Why I Blog I was inspired by powerful voices like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali, Les Brown, and later Dr. Boyce Watkins. Each of these individuals came from different walks of life, but they all shared a passion for uplifting the underserved—those living in poverty, those mistreated by the justice system,Continue reading “Why I Blog!!”
The Unexpected: Being Prepared
Life has a way of throwing curveballs when we least expect them. Whether it’s a broken fuel pump, a leaking roof, or a microwave that suddenly stops working—unexpected expenses are part of life. What makes them hard is not just the cost, but the fact that we often aren’t prepared for them. And when we’reContinue reading “The Unexpected: Being Prepared”
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