We have survived a very rainy and tragic flooding. Ujima wishes all the families well as they recover and move forward. June Brings New Beginnings June brings graduations and new beginnings. I remember when I graduated from college I felt the world was open to many possibilities and discovery. Congratulations to all graduates. Your life is just beginning and your journey is ahead. Ujima Will … Continue reading Welcome To June
We all celebrate June 19th with a parade, good food and good friends. When I was young, we would attend the parade and head to Rosewood Park for good music and the gathering of many people. I want to share ten facts about the Emancipation Proclamation as you remember and celebrate the day. 1. Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation twice. Sept. 22, 1862 and Jan. … Continue reading Freedom To The Slaves~The Emancipation Proclamation
I met Mr. Kendrick at the Writer’s Block event held by Shametra McGregor last month. I was drawn to his books because you don’t see too many books written by black authors that have comic books and deal with the Sci-Fi world. In reading this piece, I think you will want to get a copy of his books and enter into his world of mystery. … Continue reading Meet Author L. A. Kendrick
“True happiness and joy in life doesn’t occur by playing down to the level of our fears and the expectations of others. It occurs by playing up to the level of our personal goals and dreams.” I’d like to share my thoughts in this writing for the blog series on setting goals. Goal setting is the beginning to advancing the mission of one’s pursuit of … Continue reading From Portland to Austin: Passion to Purpose, Fueled by 10X Goals
May is stroke month. There are some tips and information to share about strokes. *Every 40 seconds someone has a stroke *One out of six people will suffer a stroke in his or her lifetime *Stroke is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. *Stroke is the number five cause of death in the U.S. Despite the statistics, many people do not think of … Continue reading May Is National Stroke Month
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