Leadership
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Watch This Brilliant TEDx Talk at Pittsburgh State University
I’m honored to share the video below of a brilliant man who is also my cousin. Mr. Harold Wallace III is my paternal third cousin, who I knew when he was a baby and small child. We lost touch as he grew into young adulthood and manhood, but thankfully a few years ago we reconnected…
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A Quick Video of Me: The 21 Second Hug and Believe Bigger
If you recall, a few weeks ago I ordered two books online: The 21 Second Hug, written by my cousin, Pepsi Caligone, and Believe Bigger: Discover the Path to Your Life Purpose, written by my friend, Marshawn Evans Daniels. Well, before I head out to do my workout (and challenge Pepsi’s sister and mom in…
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Rest in Peace Ms. Mandela
Beloved… “Mother of the Nation”… Nomzamo Winifred Zanyiwe Madikizela Mandela…the western world knows as Ms. Winnie Mandela, has transitioned from her earthly body today at the age of 81. Ms. Mandela, may you live eternally in peace. May other women, both young and more seasoned pick up your torch, stand strong and courageously, determined to…
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Thought of the Day: We All Need to Open Our Mirrors
Please watch this video. The message shared is bold, deep, poignant, and personal. She will make you laugh and cry, want to shout and sing, and test out your lyrical skills. She will make you think about life, self, and those around you—near and far. It’s a reminder to all of us. You won’t be…
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Part Four: A Conversation About Female-Male Relationships in the Black Community
But when will we individually and collectively say, “no more” and mean it? When will we stop subscribing to past lies masqueraded as truths? When will we stop buying into the stereotypes that were created as propaganda mechanisms to divide? When will we stop perpetuating the lies that even our elders told because they didn’t…
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Part Two- a Message to the Men: A Conversation About Female-Male Relationships in the Black Community
Yesterday was part one of this discussion. Hopefully not too many toes were stepped on. For those who felt offended or slighted in any way, look within to see why my observations bothered you so deeply. Are they not accurate? I would be interested in furthering our dialogue to examine any points that I made…
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What I Shared With a Student That May be Helpful to You
I hope that it helps to snatch them out of their pit and motivates them to run, walk, crawl or even roll to the victory line. They may not cross in first place, but they will cross. Every race we start we’re expected to finish.
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Part One: A Conversation About Female-Male Relationships in the Black Community
After watching this brief clip that someone posted on Facebook that shows a recording of an episode where Iyanla Vanzandt has Black men and women openly expressing their hurts, anger, and disappointments, I share in this multi-part reflection and plea that I’ve started below. I know that it can apply to any ethnicity of people…
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Thought of The Day: Be Mindful of the Bridges
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Why the Book “Believe Bigger” by Marshawn Evans Daniels Needs to be a Part of Your Vision and Planning Arsenal
The time is NOW! Don’t wait. Don’t procrastinate. You’re only stealing from yourself when you do. Seriously. Yes, I’m talking about the new book Believe Bigger: Discover Your Path to Your Life Purpose Invest in this book, this guide, this map to explore sides and crevices of YOU that you have overlooked, neglected, abused, misused,…
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Thought of the Day: Run Your Race, Stop Being Distracted by Others
A few years ago I was cycling with a group of friends on the Silver Comet Trail in Georgia. Someone said to me that they admired that I wasn’t concerned with keeping up with the fastest, more experienced cyclists—that I always remained focused on riding at my pace. I told him, “I’m focused on me…
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What My Long Beach State Track T-Shirt Symbolizes to Mean
My collegiate track and field days were short-lived. After skipping the season my junior year in high school and having an awful senior year season I steered away from the track while attending Santa Ana College (Rancho Santiago Community College). But the sprinter’s bug bit me while attending California State University, Long Beach (affectionately known…
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America We Have Unresolved Anger Issues and We Can Solve Them, Starting First With You and Me
While reading the book “Overcoming Hurts & Anger: Finding Freedom From Negative Emotions” by Dwight Carlson, MD, I ran across the following data that made my jaw drop Many of us are walking around as ticking time bombs just waiting for someone to trigger our explosion. If you were raised in a conservative, highly religious…
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These Three Things I Ask From Strong Women…Yeah YOU!
Eloyce Mitchell is my friend Carman’s mother. She sent me this powerful image on Facebook and I posted it along with the message that you see below. I knew that I couldn’t possibly tag every woman that I know on Facebook (because I’m bound to forget someone), and I know that not all of…
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