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Happy Birthday, Trayvon; This mom will never forget. [Video]
Last year my friend and colleague Darryl Duncan wrote and produced this song and video in honor of Trayvon Martin and countless innocent children killed by violence.You know the story. Trayvon was an unarmed teen gunned down by George Zimmerman, an overzealous neighborhood watch volunteer who was later acquitted of 2nd degree murder and manslaughter... Read more »
Zimmerman verdict: Wise words from moms of Trayvon Martin and Emmett Till
In Romans 8:28 of the Bible, it states that “…all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose.” But it is hard to see the good after the George Zimmerman verdict of not guilty. Good is not always revealed to us immediately after... Read more »
From Precious to Predator...or Prey?
Parents, hold your boys close: Black parents, hold your boys closer. In light of Trayvon Martin’s killing, I have reflected on my past challenges and fears of raising my boys and keeping them safe. Many parents have told me it’s so much easier raising boys than girls. I say there are different sets of challenges,... Read more »
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