Tag: black History Month

February 28, 2021

I am introducing to you some of my favorite African American Visual Artists.  Some you may have heard of, others maybe not.  . . First up, Faith. Faith Ringgold 1930-   Faith Ringgold is an American painter, sculptor, and author.  She was also an art teacher in the New York School system. She is well…

February 15, 2021

  MO4MO This is a Motivation for Monday Black History Month Special.  I am reflecting on this quote:    “Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations”   Mae Jemison Vision is important I write a lot about the importance of vision on this blog.  Vision requires imagination.  You shouldn’t allow other people’s lack of imagination…

February 11, 2021

While reading Braving the Wilderness by Brene Brown I was intrigued with a quote that she reflected on by poet Maya Angelou:   “You are only free when you realize you belong no place – you belong every place- no place at all.  The price is high but the reward is great.”   I think…

February 5, 2021

I have been moved by the temperature of this country to speak in a voice that God has given me.  This voice is often creative and sympathetic to those who struggle in this so called country of freedom. This is a Poetry Power Special!   I want to share a series of poems that came…

January 15, 2021

The Silence of Our Friends   In honor of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday I wanted to bring in, once again, the important message of unity.  In the under current of this message I pray that this country receives healing from the results of forgiveness.  I pray that the minds of the people begin to…