General Topics
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The Power and Necessity of Community
I enjoy the changing seasons the most. Summer is alright, but my favorite part of the year is when summer gives way to autumn. Georgia’s temperature is 80 degrees, yet the sun is not intense, and the way this wind blows feels like my skin is drinking a cold glass of water. It is refreshing.… Continue reading
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Every Black Leader Was Not a Civil Rights Activist
I think it’s safe to add this to our world’s watering down of the black history category. The history books went from eliminating key events in Black history to only talking about MLK and the Civil Rights Movement. Now, everyone considered a leader in the struggle for Black freedom was a Civil Rights activist. For… Continue reading
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Historical Context is Important
I was away spending time with family when the now-viral Montgomery Riverboat brawl occurred. When I finally logged into social media, I saw hilarious memes of folding chairs and pictures of Louis Farrakhan clamping his hands together proudly with the words: “Black people across America watching that video today…and ya’ll know what video I’m talking… Continue reading
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Lessons from Grace Part Two
These are the lessons I am learning thus far on my journey to give myself more grace. Take the Pressure Off Story A. I was never under any pressure to share the same stuff on all of my social media channels. I have never automated my posts to ensure that what I write to one… Continue reading
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The Habit of Rushing Time as We Age
A 28-year-old might say, “I’m almost thirty.” A 38-year-old might say, “Wow, I am almost 40.” A 48-year-old might say, “Sheesh. I am almost 50.” Rarely do we appreciate where we are without becoming anxious about where we are going. I wonder why this is and if it keeps us from being grateful for where… Continue reading
