A Win is a WIN! Well, the midterm elections are over! And win, lose or draw, I know some voters are ecstatic while others are experiencing disappointment. Isn’t that always the case in any election? I was talking with a co-worker earlier, and we both decided that we all too often, …
Your Vote Always Matters Some people believe that their vote does not matter and they allow that reasoning to keep them from voting on election day. I know this may seem elementary, but for every person that doesn’t cast a ballot, it’s like a vote for the politician that you …
Out of the Darkness Walk Today I’ll be volunteering for the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention’s Out of the Darkness Walk. The walk services many purposes including but not limited to: mental illness and suicide prevention awareness, honoring both survivors of suicide attempts as well as a show of support to …
Metro Birmingham Children’s Business Fair The Metro Birmingham Children’s Business Fair will be held on April 21, 2018. Truthfully, we couldn’t be more excited. Every time I open my mouth to tell someone about the fair, I get chills. That’s just how awesome this event will be. But what really …
Yes T. Marie King is a Community Activist On Sunday, March 13, 2016, Renew Refresh Reset Your Life TV interviewed T. Marie King. One of the reasons that I wanted to interview Marie is because of her obvious commitment to support causes that promote the community. Watch the replay by clicking …
Thankful to be Alive On November 1, 2015, I volunteered for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Out of Darkness Walk. I don’t know how I stumbled upon the event or the opportunity to volunteer, but I was glad that I did. Organizers ask that volunteers be on site by …
I’m Gonna Be One Bloggin’ Dynamo I thought I was going to miss WordCamp Birmingham. Willesha Morris put out a call for panelist a few weeks ago and I think I was among the first to answer the call. By the time it took her to get back with us (which …
Precious Pearls of Promise On Sunday, August 3, 2014, I had the pleasure of attending the End of Summer Event for Precious Pearls of Promise (3Ps). Precious Pearls of Promise is a non-profit organization created to help develop young girls ages14 – 18 into young ladies that carry themselves in a healthy, …
Stop Throwing Rocks at the Penitentiary (S.T.R.A.P.) How does a homeless man create a foundation that serves as an incubator for the talents of our youth? That is what I wanted to know, so I asked Donald Shepherd , Founder of the S.T.R.A.P. Foundation. The answer was simple: A clear vision, a passion …