There is a children’s song about friendship that shares the importance of making new friends but keeping the old for some are silver and others are gold. What is interesting about these lyrics is that we must value those who come into our lives and remember they are valuable, but some hold a special place in our hearts and lives forever.
There are a lot of unfinished or unfulfilled promises we experience during our lifetime, but one promise we all hope to achieve is that America will live up to the hopes and dreams of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence for all mankind. Although this country belonged to the Native Americans before anyone ever crossed the ocean to so call discover it, immigrants have been coming here for generations hoping for a better life for themselves and their families.
People of mixed heritage have been part of the fabric of America since the beginning. Ironically, some white people feel superior to people of color but have no problem sleeping with them, therefore the birth of mixed races.
I have been a small Black woman-owned business for close to three decades and I can tell you it is not easy. Although I have worked in various markets, I have always felt the sting of being judged because of my gender and the color of my skin whenever I was competing in the mainstream arena. I felt the need to under promise and always over deliver to just be considered. However, my community has always embraced me and provided me with the guidance and support that I needed to grow and expand over the years to be successful,
We are living in challenging and changing times. Things are moving so fast that it can be hard to keep up. As my grandmother would say, you better pay attention otherwise you will be left behind.
This past week was a real challenge for me. My husband has a condominium on the outskirts of Chicago that we do not get back to check on often. However, due to some damage that it had sustained from a fire and a flood, on two different occasions in his building, it was time for us to go and assess the situation to see what needed to be done.
I recently read a book that talked a lot about the importance of being prime. When I think of the word prime, the first thing that comes to my mind is Amazon Prime and how as a member you get free shipping and even access to Prime cable television. I also think about the athlete and coach Deion Sanders because his nickname is Prime Time. What both have in common is they are consider among the best in their field.
The fourth of July is the day we celebrate the United States of America’s independence and establishing it as a country free from tyranny and foreign rule. The original 13 colonies would now be free from British control. Ironically, our country may be free from foreign rule, but are we influenced by powers that cause an internal rift creating a great divide. We as a country are yet to be truly a united country. Even though we are no longer ruled by a foreign power, if we are not careful, America could be headed towards external influences that could be
In less than one week, America will celebrate Juneteenth, known to many in the African American community as Independence Day. Juneteenth did not become a national holiday until June 2021. However, it has long been recognized in our community as a day of recognition and importance.
When was the last time you stopped to think about what you truly wanted out of life? Most of us say we want our lives to matter and that we want to make a difference in the world, but we also get caught up in the trap of wanting to achieve a certain level of success. How do we balance being successful but also making sure we are contributing significance to the world?
It is no secret that we are living in hostile times. All we have to do is look at what is happening all over the world. There is an increasing number of wars, sit-ins on college campuses, continued political unrest, and justice for all is still something we are trying to achieve. Although the outlook can appear to be challenging, there is still hope and much we can do to help turn this upside-down world back on its correct axis, but it will take a conscious effort and commitment to the wellbeing of all human beings. What is happening in
If you are like most people, tax season is not your favorite time of year. The majority of people already feel they are trying to make every dollar stretch from their paychecks. Our annual tax deadline is right around the corner and if you get hit with a bill, it can make you feel defeated.
Most of us are used to living a fast-paced lifestyle that we cannot keep up with. We try to get all we can, can all we get, and then eventually we just sit on the can because we are so tired to enjoy all the things we worked so hard to accomplish.
Today, we want to look back to express our gratitude and say thank you to everyone who has supported us for the past 25 years. We are counting our blessings that Forgiving For Living, Inc., has made it through various struggles and sacrifices to provide service touching the lives of over 3,500 young ladies.
March is Women’s History Month where we highlight the accomplishments and contributions made by women. Women have been the backbone of our homes, communities, and societies since the beginning of time. Women such as Harriet Tubman, Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, Dorothy Height, Eleanor Roosevelt, and so many more paved the way and opened doors that we can walk through today with ease.