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Hurting People, Hurt People. 
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Hurting People, Hurt People. 

Wendy GladneyJuly 21, 2022

    For years now, going back to the 1990s singer, Robert Sylvester Kelly has been in the news for his sexual allegations and sexual abuse against women and girls. Due to the various cases brought against him, he has spent time in jail here and there, but was eventually released.     After many years of fighting for his freedom inside numerous courtrooms across the country, he was recently sentenced to 30 years in prison for using his celebrity status to sexually abuse women and minors. He is also facing additional charges in Chicago for child sex images and obstruction

Racism and Politics  
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Racism and Politics  

Wendy Gladney, Contributing ColumnistJuly 14, 2022

Over the years of having the privilege and pleasure of writing this column, I have limited voicing my thoughts and opinions about politics. Politics is not my expertise and I realize that it is a very volatile subject and many people have very personal and protective views on the subject. 

Victory for White Life  
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Victory for White Life  

Wendy GladneyJuly 7, 2022

America is in the fight of its life.  We are currently in election season across the nation.  In some states,  primary elections have recently concluded and ugliness continues to raise its head. There is a battle between right and wrong, Black and white, democrat and republican, and the division has even caused strife between family members.  

Death is Part of Life
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Death is Part of Life

Wendy GladneyJune 30, 2022

There are not many things in life that are certain, but one of those certainties is death. As unsettling as it might sound, the fact is, we all are going to die. Death is part of life and there is no escaping it.  

Start on Your Knees Then Roll Up Your Sleeves 
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Start on Your Knees Then Roll Up Your Sleeves 

Wendy GladneyJune 23, 2022

I recently had the opportunity to spend a beautiful day with a dear friend and we spent our time strolling through beautiful plush green gardens, enjoying a delightful lunch, and then culminating the afternoon sitting under a tree and talking.  

Day of Jubilee  
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Day of Jubilee  

Wendy GladneyJune 16, 2022

This year, Father’s Day lands on the same day as Juneteenth. As we celebrate fathers and all they do for the family, we will also shine a light on Juneteenth.   Juneteenth is also referred to as Freedom Day, African American Independence Day, Jubilee Day, or Emancipation Day. It is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. This holiday is also considered the “longest running African-American holiday” and has been called “America’s second Independence Day.   On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas led by General Gordon Granger to announce that the

Never Give Up  
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Never Give Up  

Wendy GladneyJune 9, 2022

Recently I wrote about how important it is for us to light a candle rather than to curse the darkness. We continue to experience troubled times which can create a feeling of hopelessness. Several people have reached out to me and expressed they could relate to what I shared, but they wanted some tips or tools to help navigate the rough waters and hard times.  

A Grandmother’s Cry   
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A Grandmother’s Cry   

Wendy GladneyJune 2, 2022

My heart is heavy when I think about the violence that continues to persist in our world today.  I know that violence is not new and it has been with us since the beginning of time, but with social media, television, and all forms of communication regarding what happens around the globe, information hits us faster than a speeding bullet.   

Salute to Our Unsung He/Sheroes- Nurses  
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Salute to Our Unsung He/Sheroes- Nurses  

Wendy GladneyMay 12, 2022

 Society today is quick to call someone a hero because they have special achievements and abilities. Their achievements may have been in a war and their abilities may have been to play a sport and we read about them in a book or saw them on television.  

Here Comes the Judge 
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Here Comes the Judge 

Wendy GladneyApril 21, 2022

Although there are still disparities and injustices in our society, we have recently experienced some significant milestones, especially when it comes to African American women in leadership positions within the federal government.