The saying goes “behind every good man is a good woman”. But that’s not completely true. Behind every good man, is a power, giving and amazing woman. Those are our Sheros—Queens who have loved and stood by their men for years, no matter their strife, stresses or doubts, and then hold down their own personal…
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[The Movement] Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “Black is Beautiful!”
Dr. King’s speeches are timeless and this one is no different. Let his words that resounded back in 1967, resonate now in 2014. [Message] The solution is closer than in our community; it’s within ourselves. “He must move down into the inner resources of his own soul and sign with a pen and ink of…
It’s not “okay” Ferguson
So I wanted to do a different post today; something that was focused on winning the war and not the battle. Or something positive and inspirational for all my fathers, brothers, sons and nephews back home. But I woke up this morning with a different feeling, a feeling of anger, stress, frustration, anxiety, worry and…
I Have a Dream: 50 Years Later
As the world knows today marks the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic and timeless speech “I Have a Dream”. As we reflect on our position as African-Americans in the United States of America, we must remember that this speech is a reminder that we…
Find Pride in Knowing Your Roots
As we observe Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. today, let us all reflect back on the not only his accomplishments but his dreams and ever-growing power. I entitled this post as I did because not matter your race, African-American, Caucasian, Asian-American, Hispanic-American and so on, Dr. King is a part of OUR history. His message…
H.E.R. Crisis 