Not sure which book of the Holy Bible we\’re living in? It most certainly isn\’t the beginning. Maybe it\’s from the Old Testament of the King James version. Moreover, the Revelation is that many Americans are torn between politics, justice, and just trying to survive. Not to mention, make it to church on time. Let the choir […]
Let\’s continue exploring my perspective on the recent police shootings. In my opinion, I don\’t see how a single police officer has found guilty or even arrested because these incidents. In the Alton Sterling case I don\’t care what nobody says, he was not resisting arrest. The man was clearly already on the ground just confused
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I am a 16-year-old black male providing an African-American teenager\’s perspective on the Dallas shooting. In my opinion, it was just an assassination of police. Several police officers were shot and killed by Micah Xavier Johnson. A young man, upset about the recent deaths of African-Americans, decided to take matters into his own hands. Now me,
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This is the question President Obama asked during his July 7th press conference in Warsaw, Poland. His comment was in reference to the fatal shootings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile. The President went on to say \”We’ve seen such tragedies far too many times.\” But what does all of this mean to a family
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Undoubtedly the Ward 5 community is in need of a helping hand for the kids and youths. Help comes in many shapes and forms, but one of the best kind of help is hands-on. This hands-on approach has been a safe haven for many foster kids for 20 years. The shepherd responsible for such greatness
Many people from all over the U.S. gathered near Columbus Circle at Union Station to march to the US Capitol to take back their democracy. Democracy Spring has organized \”Sit in with Thousands. Save Democracy for Millions.\” This nonviolent action will last until April 18 with yesterday\’s sit-in arrest reaching over 400. Those arrest on
Money, money, money, drives the markets and the minds of people crazy. Someone always wants some money whether it\’s the bill collectors, church, family, or you simply trying to get your money\’s worth feeling the true value of your purchase. Let\’s put money into perspective minus the interest rates. How much is the dollar really worth?
During the Civil War era there were brave African Americans that chose to fight in the Civil War. They were called the Buffalo Soldiers. Over two hundred thousand serviceman fought in that war. In 1866, six all African American army units were formed to serve in the war. The troops were led by white in
As a parent, two of the most challenging life decisions can be choosing where to give birth, and where to send your child to school. Although these challenges seem easy as ABC, even 123, – they\’re not adding up to equal an easy decision-making process. The epic center of challenges began long before the case,
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From the mountain tops to the glaciers, and the chilling winds that blow the fall leaves away, has anyone ever seen Dr. King\’s Dream? It\’s a new year 2016, however Americans still commemorate and celebrate the astonishing ability of one man\’s dream Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. \”I have a Dream.\” Has the day
