*Originally published August, 2019.* I would say she was a mentor for most of us. One courageous enough to use words to convey so much. Her ability to tell stories, create and implore emotion was miraculous. Something short of breathing life into our being. Required reading for young people nationwide. Let them see themselves through… Read More Black Excellence: A Tribute to Toni Morrison
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Android | Pandora | Email | RSS “Don’t ask what the world needs, ask what makes you come alive and go do it. Because what the world needs is more people who have come alive.” ~ Howard Thurman It’s Black… Read More GB120: “Hidden Figures in Black History” Series- American Theologian, Philosopher and Civil Rights Leader, Rev. Howard Thurman
*This piece was originally written as a Toastmasters’ Speechcraft Ice Breakers Speech presented with modifications.* I was born, buttered and raised in the South, Memphis, TN to be exact. Living in New York City today for nearly seven years, I have truly learned to appreciate my southern roots. The manner in which I talk. The… Read More My (Black) America: South Memphis Made
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Android | Pandora | Email | RSSAs we wrap our In Service of Community Series, we close with none other than Jennifer Jones Austin, Esq. CEO of The Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies. Thank you for your support of this… Read More GB118: In Service of Community, Jennifer Jones Austin, CEO of The Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Android | Pandora | Email | RSSIntroducing the “In Service of Community” Series to start off the New Year. We honor and acknowledgment all those doing the good work and often, getting into a little “Good Trouble”. Listen in now… Read More GB116: In Service of Community with Tenee Hall, Area Director of YoungLife Harlem
