Black Pearls
Do I believe I’m blessed? Of course I do! In the first place, my mother told me so, many, many times, and when she did it was always quietly, confidently. -Duke Ellington On this day, I will compliment my sons on at least one thing. Read more…
Sometimes the runt pig beats the whole litter growing. – African American proverb  On this day, I will ask myself, “How strong a link between our past and our promise am I?” And am I preparing my sons to be the strongest link they can be? Read more…
Fitness can be as easy as calling a friend and going for a walk around the neighborhood. Even better, take your husband and kids along and make fitness a family affair. -Florence Griffith Joyner On this day, I will suggest to my family that we engage in some sort of physical exercise together. And if […]
I did not realize the, but the phrase, “We are very proud of you,” always with the emphasis on very, boosted me immeasurably through the years. -Jonah Martin Edelman On this day, I will take five minutes to consider whether I express pride in my sons only after they have succeeded in some specific task. […]
Affirmative action begin at home. -Detroit barber On this day, I will take five minutes whether I am exhausting every opportunity to secure opportunities that will permit my sons to stretch to their potential and get in touch with what life has to offer. Read more…
