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I was fortunate to be raised in South Orange County, California. It has a reputation for being an excellent place for children to grow up. It has some of the safest cities and suburbs with families of wealthy lifestyles. Still, there is a hidden story behind many of these family doors that people don’t realize since the outside foundation looks so perfect. Unfortunately, in my household, that was not the case! I lived with my parents, who were married during my upbringing until I was three years old, when they decided to part ways and divorce due to infidelity. My mom’s new man of interest soon became my stepdad, and my biological father had to accept the decision to remain a part of my sister’s and my life despite the…

A Children’s Anti-Bullying Book speaks about the importance of being okay with being different and loving who you are, speaking up to someone you trust about being bullied. Sharing awareness about kindness, why it matters, and how it encourages kids to be upstanders for each other. It’s not okay to be bullied, but it is okay to be a friend. We need to embrace each others’ differences in a world that includes all kinds of people from all walks of life. Each response is overwhelmingly positive. Devin Speaks Up makes it easy to start the antibullying conversation at a young age. It’s important to understand that we can’t wait to talk about bullying. The consequences of waiting are harmful. The kids are eager to be upstanders. Young kids are excited…

We often discuss the dos of Wellness, which is deeply needed. The implementation of consistent with applying healthy wellness practices is so imperative. This consistency is due to our body, mind, and soul. Living a healthy life inside and outside should be a daily strive. I want to discuss capturing the Beauty of Wellness as the focus of this article. Wellness is a state of being achieved through practices promoting mental and physical health. It is more than just the absence of disease but a state of optimal physical, mental, and social well-being. Wellness is an ongoing journey of self-discovery and self-care, where you learn to listen to your body, mind, and soul and make choices that enrich your life. Wellness means taking the time to relax, practice mindfulness, and…

While sitting on my couch watching the Superbowl XVII’s opening comments, a tear fell down my cheek. This tear was significant since I was told by several close family members that I lack emotions. At that moment, I believe I was in awe when my emotions immediately touched me as I witnessed two African American QB 1’s play in the largest game. I felt a sense of joy as I watched these two African American men on the TV screen. I immediately envisioned them being raised by responsible fathers who were active in their upbringing. That moment had me feeling joyful, not because of the game but because these two black men were raised by black fathers who were active in their upbringing. The symbolic nature of that television’s information…

In a world where you can be anything, choose to be your most genuine, authentic self. Many would consider it risky, but it’s a healthy choice. The things that you try to suppress – the things that you might dislike or want to change about yourself are the very things that attract other people to you. It’s admirable when we make self-improvements and even better when we reinvent ourselves because we are all a work in progress, but at the very core of it all, you must be authentically you. There’s no need to try to fit in, be liked, or be accepted by others. Everything falls in place when you’re yourself. Allow life’s experiences to refine you, but never allow situations or people to define you based on your…

Dear Woman! You are seen… not simply by those who view your physical attributes and diminish them to comparison. You are seen by eyes that respect your mind, loves your heart, and are inspired by your brave exposures. DEAR WOMAN! You are safe… from the fear of mishandling, misjudgment, and misunderstanding. You are safe… to want it, go after it, and achieve it. DEAR WOMAN! You are Strength.. you have shaken rivers from your eyes, yet you haven’t drowned. You forged ahead to freedom, liberation, and revelation of self-worth. You’ve risen from a history-titled survivor with a stride of a thriver. DEAR WOMAN! You persevere.. the challenges of your day. The entire purpose of the United States of America’s constitution is to guarantee the right to determine the course of…

SORRY MOMMAI didn’t make you proudsorry I made you cry so loudI know you hung your head inshamewhen the judge & jury called mynameI counted your tearswhen I sentenced to 100 years SORRY MOMMAI didn’t listen to your truththe streets convinced methat I was bullet proofin God you believedby the Devil I was deceived SORRY MOMMA I asking you to please prayfor your little boy that went astraythe son you lost to the hard -coldstreetsdoing hard time in the belly of thebeast SORRY MOMMAI miss your sweet faceI am ashamed such a disgraceI wish to God I couldleave this wicked placeuneducated boysin jail become sex toysbehind these barsI try and hide my scarsI’m a number not a manI now understandwhen you take thewrong path you sufferthe aftermath SORRY MOMMAI was…

There’s often this illusion that we fill like our prayers will not be answered, but we must believe that God will answer them when he’s ready to fulfill that prayer. God’s timing is better than ours, so we must continue praying and waiting on him through our faith. I don’t know about you, but I have prayed for many things and am still awaiting the results. Until they manifest or until the Holy Spirit says otherwise, I will keeppraying for them because I trust the Lord God. So please consider examining your prayer requests by ensuring God receives all the glory. The reason for highlighting the examination of prayer requests is for believers never to omit God’s glory from each manifestation. As you keep praying, please remember the Lord wants…