My goal last night was to simply share a few stories that would resonate about why I care about the issues. Of course I talked about the Black women in my life, my wife, daughters, mother and grandma.
Unfinished Business
The revolution will be led by the well rested. Tricia Hersey
In the arena
I’ve been thinking lately about the famous Teddy Roosevelt quote: “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred…
Spring is here, and so is equilibrium
What we really want is balance on the inside of us. What does equilibrium mean for you today?
Why I’m running for office
This morning I officially launched my campaign to represent the newly redrawn District 65 seat in the Georgia House of Representatives. It’s been a long time coming.
We are witnesses
My daughters are coming into their own, and as their parents we have the joy of witnessing their growth at each stage.
Spring is around the corner
Here we are in the dead of winter still, and yet, spring is around the corner and we know it because we can see the signs. It’s got me thinking about how to actively embrace the season’s change, even if I may want to hold onto the comforts of winter.
Take your shot
I want my daughters to know that it’s ok to take your shot, and regardless how things work out, either way you grow.
The secret is here in the present
I love how life gives us multiple opportunities to learn the same lesson until we get it.
They need to see us dream
I’m convinced as a father and an educator that the best gift we can provide our young people is the ability to be present with our dreams.