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.
Much of my life has been an open book. I share many of my highs and lows for the purpose of trying to help and encourage others on their journey. Those who have heard me speak or read my books know the trials and tribulations I experienced as a young girl, from sexual abuse by my father and being abandoned by my mother.
We are in challenging times where things seem to come at us from all directions. The recent torrential rainstorm we experienced here in California brought water into our home from above and below the surface. Truthfully, my patience and nerves were tested.
February is the month we celebrate love and Black History Month. I love Black love. I am of mixed heritage, and I am proud of my entire cultural heritage, but I identify as a Black woman.
Entrepreneurs, small business owners, and small nonprofits have a lot on their shoulders to help make sure they run a successful and productive business. There are so many components that must be attended to daily to keep things running.
By now, we have all heard about the passing of Dexter, the son of Martin Luther King, Jr., and Coretta Scott King. He passed away at the young age of 62 from battling prostate cancer.