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The Ghetto Life…What the World Looks Like When?

The ghetto life — typically poor, predominantly black neighborhoods — have become microcosms of racial tensions and social injustice. There is nearly 1.5 million Black youth in the U.S. living in areas considered “statistically high risk” for social, economic, and cultural failure. For Black youth living in urban ghettos across the country, their experience with racism is more than just an abstract concept or a history lesson—it’s their everyday reality.  It can be especially difficult to navigate this world as...

Why Life Is like a Box of Chocolates?

Do you remember the iconic line from Forrest Gump? “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.”  Well, it turns out life is like a box of chocolates. You see, there are good chocolates, and there are bad chocolates.  However, what makes life so interesting and challenging at the same time is all those different flavors of chocolate (i.e., events and circumstances) all come packed in one little box.  This is a good indication...

The Circle of Life: A Perspective On Things2!

‍ The Circle of life is those moments in life when you sit back and reflect on all that has happened? Whether these moments are triggered by something that happens in your day-to-day life or something specific, such as a birthday, graduation, wedding, or even the loss of a loved one… these moments are special and leave an everlasting imprint on our minds.  Yes, Simba, but let me explain,” Mufasa begins. “When we die, our bodies become the grass, and the...

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Failed Inspiration…What 2 Do?

Failed inspiration…It’s been a while since I’ve written anything on here. I’m not sure what my reason is for the lack of posts, but I know Life has been busy. Meantime, inspiration was hard to come by.  But recently, I was reminded that inspiration can be found in the little things. It might be a kind word from a stranger or a sunset over the water.  Maybe it’s something as simple as your favorite song coming on the radio.  Failed...

Self-Discovery through Who Am I?

Self discovery…I’m writing this post for those trying to discover who they are.   It is meant to help you understand what you want out of life and pursue it. Before we begin, I want to make two things clear:  there is no one path that everyone should take  and everyone has different needs.  I intend to talk in bold, general terms to help you in your journey of self-discovery.  It requires vulnerability to admit something wrong with how you’ve...