It is Juneteenth. Please read more from Jemar Tisby about why this should be a national holiday here. We celebrated today by learning more of the history, getting a treat (because kids celebrate with treats ALWAYS), watching the LIVE Free to Be with The Witness BCC today,and praying together. Lord, help us to raise our […]
Jasmine shared that what she most hoped to capture in our session was these 2 words; accomplishment & beauty. She embraces and embodies these words about herself. Her story thus far is one of true accomplishment & beauty! Her mentor through Foster Progress LaShawn reached out because she wanted to celebrate Jasmine with a Senior […]
I’m a racist & a hypocrite. My actions AND inactions have caused pain and perpetuated suffering. God have mercy on me, a sinner. Friends, we must lament, repent, pray, learn, & act. I am not an important voice in anti racism (please elevate voices of BIPOC always) & I thought a lot about even sharing anything […]
“Tunamshukuru Mungu.” We thank God. A friend messaged me this after sharing with me that her and her family are well. We do thank God. In the midst- not just on the other side of the HARD. I was thankful for this reminder today. I am grateful for technology that enables me to connect with friends from […]
A Wider Family: Images on Volunteerism contains images very close to my heart because they were captured in partnership with organizations I care deeply about doing good & hard work in our world. Our new normal due to the global pandemic has meant the Community House that is hosting the gallery has shut down for […]