NEWSLETTER EDITION
2025 Year‑End Reflections: A Season of Healing, Growth, and Community Power As we close out 2025, I want to take a moment to speak directly to the people who made…
2025 Reflections: A Year of Growth, Gratitude, and Unbreakable Community
As I look back on 2025, I’m overwhelmed, not by the challenges, but by the grace, the connection, and the extraordinary people who walked with me through this season. This…
“Loving a Liar”: When Hiding Becomes a Survival Skill
We don’t talk enough about what it means to love someone who is lying, not because they’re malicious, but because they’re terrified. Terrified of being rejected.Terrified of losing family, career,…
Financial literacy for entrepreneurs: From hustle to legacy
Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business. But the skill that keeps that lifeblood flowing, through good seasons, dry spells, and unexpected shocks, is financial literacy. For entrepreneurs, especially…
Jason Collins: Courage Beyond the Court, Resilience Against Glioblastoma
Jason Collins has always been a trailblazer. In 2013, he became the first openly gay active NBA player, shattering barriers and inspiring countless athletes and fans. Today, he faces another…
Michigan’s Double Standard: Harbaugh, Moore, and the Question of Racial Bias
The University of Michigan has become a case study in contradictions. When Jim Harbaugh was implicated in two consecutive scandals, first violating recruiting rules during the COVID dead period, then…
Alabama Football: Championships, Black Excellence, and the Head Coach They’ve Never Had
The University of Alabama’s football program, known as the Crimson Tide, is one of the most storied and successful in college football history, with 18 claimed national championships and 29…
Dr. Keyimani Alford: Reclaiming Narratives, Empowering Voices
Dr. Keyimani Alford is more than a leader; he is a storyteller, healer, and advocate whose life’s work bridges the worlds of education, authorship, and empowerment. Born in Oakland, California,…
Jalen Hurts has become the face of the Philadelphia Eagles, but recent drama raises questions about the team’s unity. Is the organization truly behind its franchise quarterback, or are outside voices stirring unnecessary doubt?
Jalen Hurts: The Relentless Leader Since arriving in Philadelphia in 2020, Jalen Hurts has never had the same offensive coordinator in back-to-back seasons, a challenge dating back to his college…
Jellybean Johnson, a Pioneer of the Minneapolis Sound, Remembered
Garry George “Jellybean” Johnson, legendary drummer, guitarist, producer, and founding member of The Time, has passed away at the age of 69, just two days after celebrating his birthday. His…