In the black community in America, there is a severe disconnection among those of different classes. Many upper and middle-class blacks feel as if they can look down on, talk down to, and overlook black people who are considered lower class. ...
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If you're anything like me, then the chances are that you've had your fair share of struggles as a leader. These obstacles can be frustrating but in reality, aren't so much an issue to overcome rather than the everyday bumps in our careers and personal lives; this is what I write about on my blog.
Challenge: Saying Goodbye to Grandma's Party – THE DEMOCRATS
Most black Americans have been Democrats for at least the forty-one years that I've been alive. What have the Democrats done for us in all that time? We have the lowest average income of any large racial group in the nation. We're incarcerated at an alarmingly high...
Challenge: The Black & Hispanic Divide
For me, I rarely share my political views for obvious reasons. Like religion, one can reserve the right to keep their beliefs to themselves. This is why I have not openly shared my views regarding "my president, Barack Obama" (hint...hint...). The one thing this...
Ten Challenges Facing African Americans
Next week I'm starting a new blog series entitled: "Ten Challenges Facing African Americans & What You Can Do." Trust me, I will hold no punches and exercise my 1st Amendment right. Will I offend some, YES...Will I spark debate...YESWill you...
Where Do You Draw the Line?
There are SIX IMPORTANT areas that pull on my time. I want to spend time with my wife. I want to spend quantity time with my kids at a very important time in their life. I want to lead our staff well and do my job with integrity. I want to learn from other...
Coming to you this Sunday…"Why?"
I have three children (13, 11, & 6) and all of them ask me "why?" about everything. Why is the sky blue? Why are there clouds? Why can't I go outside? Why do I have to take a shower? Why can't I stay up past 10PM? Truthfully,...
More Questions to ponder…
Oh my goodness...my day has been filled w/intense meetings...my mind needs a break. So, I've compiled a list of questions, as Arsenio Hall says, "that make you go hmmm..."Here we go!1. Have you ever imagined a world with no hypothetical situations?2....
Questions I Ponder Daily…
Questions I Ponder Daily… #1 - How can I serve God with all my heart, mind, and soul... #2 - How can I be a better husband... #3 - How can I be a better father... #4 - Is there anything in my life that I need to stop doing... #5 - Is there anything in my life that I...
Simple aint Easy…
After a long day at the office, sometimes I sit back and watch TV. Recently, I found myself channel-surfing for about 15 minutes. I was amazed at how many of the ads were about getting in shape. Here are some of the exact phrases I heard:...
Let It (Or Them) Go
As a pastor, my mission is to help people achieve positive change in behavior: for themselves, their family, and their teams. Research shows that successful people have a strong need for self-determination. Simply put, this means, “I am doing, what I am doing...
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