From Damita Hello Friends- This has been a difficult week. Ujima has felt the pain of losing two men to gunfire from police. Alton Sterling from Louisiana and Philando Castile of Minnesota. These two deaths weighed heavy and then last night during a peaceful rally in Dallas Texas a gunman kills five police officers and several other people are hurt. It’s very sad and overwhelming. … Continue reading Short and Sweet Friday!
July is National Minority Mental Health Month. This is a subject that goes unspoken about in the Black community. But it should be discussed all the time because many of us suffer in silence for many reasons. We have to start discussing mental health and ways to get help and manage the disease. Other cultures do a better job of receiving the help they need, … Continue reading National Minority Mental Health Month
Have you been paying attention to the Zika virus and how it is slowly moving into our cities and communities? This has me concerned. Why? Because I am prone to being bit by mosquitos not to mention my dogs. Being that you can get bitten by a mosquito and contract the virus causes a bit of nervousness. You can play it down and think it … Continue reading What Do You Know About The Zika Virus?
Lupus is one disease that has been around but I didn’t know what it was about. I remember a women that went to my church suffered from it and I have a good friend that is living with Lupus and managing everyday. When we became friends, I learned a lot about Lupus and how it can really take over your body. Lupus, an autoimmune disease, … Continue reading Wear Purple For Lupus Awareness Month
Kendrick’s recent book was released on April 22, 2016. The Benefits of a Bully is a story told from a 11 yr old’s point of view. His grammar is spoken in the way young kids talk when they try to sound like adults from time to time. Sedale, and Sterling have to use every means to avoid the bully Dexter, well at least Sterling does. … Continue reading The Benefits of a Bully by L.A. Kendrick
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