Our lives were forever changed when Mommy took her last breath. My siblings and I figured lung cancer and the lasting pain it creates, would never be a fate of ours again, since none of us smoked. The dark cloud that the debilitating disease of cancer settles over its victims and survivors would be gone,
Read MoreGeorge Floyd is a household name. How the world chooses to move forward beyond his untimely demise may give him one of two titles moving forward as either a sacrificial lamb, (one who eradicated police reform beyond the grave) or a forgotten symbol of hope. Breonna Taylor’s name is also ushering in a wave of
Read MoreIn times of uncertainty, children can be very resilient. They tend to use their imaginations to retreat into a world within themselves. The creativity they possess can be expressed in many ways. Oftentimes, mishaps during simple tasks are camouflaged as learning opportunities. As they are observed completing tasks, essentially during playtime, their inquisitiveness and passions
Read MoreI am so grateful for all the things our elders taught us to prepare for a time such as this. We were also gifted with basic survival skills. Mommie used to make us eat every fruit and vegetable created by God and man..lolol! Grandmother Baker, taught us how to season and measure with our fingers,
Read MoreThere are few hidden treasures in this world. Amongst them, Kobe Bryant. Considering his gateway into sports, some may say he was destined to leave his mark on this planet utilizing his skills, gifts and talents. In 1975, Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, was a professional athlete who played basketball for the Philadelphia 76ers. The same year,
Read MoreWhat is art? Some may say it is whatever you choose for it to be. Others may make reference to the visual, literary, performing, and multidisciplinary arts. What if I informed you there is an artist on the horizon hailed for her 3D Celebrity Visual Art? Joan Cheri’s paintings are sure to capture the essence
Read MoreIf you would like to learn more about who is impacting the Great City of Houston, Dialogue Houston is the platform to embrace and acquire this knowledge. Through his experience in business, with a compassionate heart, as a producer and host, Laurence J. “Larry” Payne, helps to identify who these leaders are. For 25 years,
Read MoreYou see him in all his glory but do you know his story? Perry Baker never gave up and used his creative impulse to impact. Inspiration is the fuel to our fire. When we see others in their element it gives us a since of hope. We are encouraged through the connection of unwanted thoughts,
Read MoreBorn in West Philadelphia. Trained and mentored in Texas. Christian Lee Crawley, is an apprentice of the flute. Recognizable for his leadership skills while functioning on multiple teams, he also leads his students with passion and high expectations. Christian’s teaching style is interchangeable and reinforces the joy of music to his students. His tones and
Read MoreTo understand the scope of Plans of Action Houston’s mission statement, Dr. Stephen Klineberg’s research must be taken into account. As the founder of the Kinder Institute, not only has he invested over 30 years of research in demographics, he has helped Houstonians to understand the plight of education. As a prominent sociologist, its as
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