Famous Faces in Dark Places

The human brain is a vital body part, don’t you agree? Why criticize and ostracize sick minds, when a doctor they should see?   Many great lives have ended in despair and tragedy due to ignorance of signs, treatment options and the benefits of therapy.   Whatever mental challenge you face, someone else has been in that place Many discovered creative solutions and found fame, not disgrace.   Let’s take a Sentimental Journey to see […]

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Memorial Day Tribute to Veterans

On this Memorial Day, I salute my sister, Elizabeth Shell Carr, for years of service to Black Veterans for Social Justice. As a LCSW, her inspiration came from a desire to help female veterans suffering from military sexual trauma (MST) and the following family members who served in the armed forces: Uncle Samuel Pelzer- Army Uncle Ruben Pelzer-Army Uncle James Pelzer-Army Uncle Jervia Pelzer, Jr. – Army Sister Cynthia McNeil- Marines Brother-in-law Lewis June – […]

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Red and Green Leadership

    If you were a tomato, which color would you prefer to be?   Law #3: The Law of Process The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell Leadership Develops Daily, Not in a Day             Theodore Roosevelt (TR or Teddy)   Of all the nation’s leaders, TR was said to be the toughest-mentally and physically. Yet, this child from a prominent wealthy family was sickly with a […]

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An Open Letter to President Trump

An Open Letter to President Trump, America’s King   Mister President, I implore you to read or listen to the reading of Three Arrogant Kings. The God referred to on our currency is One God, the maker of every living being, who shows no partiality. People vote, but God determines the outcome. For his own divine purpose, the King of Kings who reigns forever has allowed you to be America’s king at this time in […]

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Pray for America

While reading about Babylon’s attack against Jerusalem in Ezekiel 24:1-14, I saw where God said, “Destruction is certain for Jerusalem” (verses 6 and 9). I realized that if God did not spare this beloved City of David because of the people’s wickedness, then we need to pray for the United States of America. The USA has come so far from where it started from as a nation with the motto, “In God We Trust.” What […]

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Farewell to a Baseball Hall of Famer

Have you ever heard of the Black Crackers or the Atlanta Black Braves? The recent celebration of Life for Shepard Porter, Jr. was an event that will long be remembered. But, did you know him? Have you ever heard of this humble giant who departed this life at age 94 on Independence Day 2017?   While growing up in the south, I was familiar with several types of crackers, but today was my first time […]

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