Thank you for all of the birthday wishes & encouraging words!
I brought in my birthday at The Piney Woods School , where I was surprised with a special birthday party by the students. I feel so blessed!

Blessed to be on this earth celebrating my 87th birthday. Thank u to everyone that has supported me. This picture was taken in 1941 & reminds me that I can overcome any obstacle in life.

Systemic racism has become a deflection of the real problem in our community

We must study and invest in grassroots work that raises #marriage rates! Read my latest op-ed:
nationalreview.com/2024/03/save-m…
 
#woodsoncenter #grassrootsleaders

The same people who show up when a white person commits a crime against someone black, go silent when it’s black on black crime! SMH

#Cleveland ! Your #TipTheBadge initiative is a fantastic way to motivate our #youth to pursue dignity & excellence. Partnering with local #lawenforcement will foster trust and safety in your communities. 
  #positivepolice
 
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Will Ben Crump & Reverend Al Sharpton be leading a protest at Mahogany Jackson’s funeral? Don’t count on it! Redirect money away from DEI and other race grievance approaches, and invest more in the institutions within these communities that build character.

'Why do some kids from challenging circumstances succeed, while others struggle?...If the failures of Chicago and Baltimore are not inevitable, then neither are they acceptable.'

Read my latest #oped in The Hill & share your thoughts! #educationreform

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Start ‘em young #Hauppauge . Teaching your youth to be active influencers & possess civic responsibility will certainly cause your community to flourish. We must build up community #antibodies to protect our hurting cities
  #civicengagement #positivechange
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Take a look at the miracle in Mississippi!! An example of black teenage excellence on display

Do you agree?💡

Talk about 'Keeping up with the Joneses'! The Jones family is a shining example of #Blackexcellence in America. Your #entrepreneurial spirit & #family owned businesses not only inspire but help our community thrive.
#blackownedbusiness #BlackHistoryMonth
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'We shouldn’t define #America by the worst of its past. That’s like talking about crucifixion without acknowledging the resurrection.' Watch my interview on CSPAN! Blacks found a way to thrive amidst #oppression ; their empowering stories must be told.
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A woman of true resilience, innovation, & excellence of character! If you haven't explored our FREE black history curriculum, it is a pride & joy in our organization, & has over 150K downloads! Young people today need heroes that will inspire them. Our lessons have them!

I've watched this trailer 6 times already. Powerful. So excited to watch this #documentary on Hulu about our friends @ The Piney Woods School. Talk about a storied, healing institution for young people to learn resilience & self-sufficency! The Piney Woods School
firstshowing.net/2024/hulu-trai…

'Explanations for the rapid urban deterioration abounded, w/ #progressives pointing the finger at poverty & racism, & #conservatives blaming individual & community moral failings. There is plenty of blame to go around.'
Read my latest #oped in #WSJ : wsj.com/articles/how-c… The Wall Street Journal

The #MadamCJWalker museum is evidence of Black success! Born on the plantation where her parents were enslaved, she went on to become a self-made #millionaire . Even at this country's worst, we were at our best.
#BlackHistoryMonth #Blackexcellence
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'Black lives only seem to matter when they are taken by white people.' -- Bob Woodson of the Woodson Center just now talking about how lower income blacks always suffer more when cops are defunded or are less aggressive in enforcing laws.

A #reparations task force?! What a waste of time & money— #KathyHochul is completely missing the point. What good is a handout if the people can't even take care of their own community? #NewYork , invest in your local healing agents!!

liherald.com/malverne/stori…?

#BrandonTsay you are a hero! Bringing the #community together after the #MontereyPark shooting is turning tragedy into stories of hope & healing. We need more local healing agents like him to step up. 
#gunviolence
 
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