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Get Your But out of the Way!

July 1, 2020 Get Your But out of the Way! “Believe in yourself and your abilities. There are lots of other folks who’ll tell you, ‘It can’t be done.’ ”   – Jasmine Guy, Television And Film Star Unfortunately too many people cannot specify what holds them back. All too frequently they feel there’s “something” – […]
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Amen

June 17, 2020 Amen “If Black America is to ever get on its feet, it must first get down on its knees.”   – Ralph D. Abernathy, Former Executive Director, Southern Christian Leadership Conference Do you know the surest and quickest way of obtaining your specific desire? It’s prayer! But what is prayer? Prayer is desire-not […]
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Inspirational Chicken Soup

And the Walls Come Tumbling Down “For years, people have looked at Beamon’s record as unattainable. I don’t accept that. I believe the Lord has given me a talent. I know the record is inside me and I will attain it.”   – Carl Lewis, Olympic Champion I am continually amazed at the abilities of athletes […]
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Tools of the Trade

“Start where you are with what you have, knowing that what you have is plenty enough.” – Booker T. Washington, Educator Whitney Young, founder of the National Urban League, gave a group of civic leaders a clue as to why equal opportunity is so important: “If you give us the tools,” he said, “we will […]
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What Color Is Your Parachute

“What could be more fun than reading, exploring the unknown?” – Mae C. Jemison, Astronaut  One sure way to enhance your chances for success is to take in new and additional information. Earning more is always preceded by learning more. Naturally it is best to stay in school, for school is the best place to […]
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Dr. Dennis Kimbro – School Days

“Remember, luck is opportunity meeting up with preparation, so you must prepare yourself to be lucky.” Gregory Hines Life is a persistent teacher. It will repeat a lesson over and over until it is learned. How does life know whether or not we have learned a lesson? Until we have changed our behavior. Until then, […]
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Dr Dennis Kimbro – To Legit To Quit

I’ve always believed no matter how many shots I miss, I’m going to make the next one. – Isiah Thomas, NBA Hall of Famer Every adversity, every failure, and every unpleasant experience carries with it the seed of an equivalent benefit that may prove a blessing in disguise. Failure and defeat are the common language […]
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A Change Is Coming

“There’s a freshness and uniqueness about dance because it constantly changes. Variety is the spice of life.”– Judith Jamison, Artistic Director Emerita, Alvin Ailey Dance Theater Two caterpillars were crawling across the grass when a butterfly flew over them. As they looked up. One nudged the other and said, “You couldn’t get me up in […]
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Designed for Success

“I know who my real Father is.” – Rev. Cecil “Chip” Murray, AME Church, Los, Angeles Rev. Cecil “Chip” Murray, AME Church, Los, Angeles Former heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier once said, “Prayer is just as important as roadwork.” The ex-champ beat the odds by utilizing hard work, self-confidence and unshakable faith – The Power […]