A Day to Remember
Today was amazing. I had the opportunity to perform at Facebook Chicago. It was the moment of a lifetime and …
Motivational
The minority in the room
I learned not to judge, walk out, or be rash; translated, not walk away because anger at my child which won’t allow me see how deep she’s hurting.
Memories
I am a message, a call, a text away! I don’t have all the answers but I do have the resources. You don’t have to live life burdened anymore.
Purpose Finding. A letter from my 80 year old self!
Dearest Tony, I’m 80 years old now and there’s something I’d like to say to you. Focus on your strengths. …
Invitation to Dinner
Hi Depression, Sorry I missed your call earlier, but I am calling you now. I know it’s that time of …
Reaching Our Young People
When five students raised their hand when I asked if they had lost a sibling to gun violence but only one said they had received counseling…
The Journey to Ghana
I struggle here, in America
We hunted like wild game
Emasculated daily
Images of torture
Places in the south we still can’t go
How Can Dad Help?
Yet, it’s the burden every woman and adolescent girl must carry. It makes me think how fortunate I am as a man, a husband, and a father.
Evaluate, Educate, Elevate: A Chicago non-profits goal.
One of the major highlights of the night was honoring two members of the community who embody the principles and goals of the foundation.
Perspective: A Married View of Single Parents
Single parents across the country, male and female, go hard everyday as single parents. If my wife and I get tired or exhausted and we are together, how much more for the single parents? My focus is single women because I’ve been raised by three. Single moms have to put
Guns, Cowards, and Fear: A Nation in Crisis
We are a nation at crisis and a people at war.
Fatherhood: Off to High School
Yep, my 14 year old is heading off to high school and I am terrified. Now, I know for a …
Year of Da King: Positive Images of Black Men
I think the movement is important to Chicago because currently men are being demonized and all thrown into a bag there is no balance in the narrative that is being put out. I personally don’t think there is an attack on masculinity.
Obedience: Sacrificing Ego
I’ve been tested for two months. Three test to be exact. In devotion the Spirit of the Lord gave clear …
When They See Us…
I wonder if they sleep at night Jurors, who convicted the pure Little African and Latin boys Detectives who are …
Morning
I am awake, again Unable to sleep, restless No words to pray, seeking No thoughts developing, silence Fatigued with energy, …
When There is No Hope
Trust Build Create Live Breathe Capitalize Rest
Call White Extremism Terrorism
As a minister of the Gospel I am saddened by all lost of life. Be it babies in the womb, …
Male Body Image: Fractured Egos
I’m not a health nut though at age 47 I’ve worked on being and doing better. My wife ensures I …
Abortion Issues Aren’t the Only…
When I read the comments that people make on LifeNews in their replies to a post, I am saddened. I am saddened that these same Christians make comments that are just as vile as the act of abortion. “I wish their mothers had aborted them” is what I read when they are talking about the Democratic Party. “They are going to the pits of hell”. “They should be killed”. Yes, so many wonderful Christian comments and I know that God is truly pleased with them.