When addressing the concepts of truth and reconciliation, there are two scriptures that I am reminded of: Philippians 3:14 “I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus,” and Isaiah 43:18-19, “Remember … Continue reading Truth And Reconciliation
Rivalries can shift to the point of vanishing “In A Moment Of Serendipity” (unexpected positive outcome). “Unforeseen Collaboration: Two rivals might find themselves working together on a project due to a chance meeting or shared interest, potentially transforming their … Continue reading In A Moment Of Serendipity
To reclaim the common good is to rediscover a shared purpose: the idea that our well-being is not merely individual, but interwoven. In a time marked by division, distrust, and widening inequality, the common good offers not just a political … Continue reading Reclaiming the Common Good: Building Toward a Beloved Community
“We’re going to Mars for the same reason Marco Polo rocketed to China, for the same reason Columbus trimmed his sails on a dream of spices, for the very same reason Shackelford was enchanted with penguins, for the reason we fall in love; … Continue reading Juneteenth: From our Middle Passage to Mars
“The North won the war, but the South won the narrative war.” Bryan Stevenson It was June 19, 1865, and slaves in Texas were finally receiving news of the Emancipation Proclamation’s signing, which had taken place over two years earlier, … Continue reading Flipping The Script: Keys To Taking Back The Narrative War
Narratives are spoken or written accounts of connected events. They become stories that we share, tell, and retell over a dinner table, out with friends, or to colleagues. A narrative can grow in size and scope, such as the traditional … Continue reading Anchored Conversations
Dear America, I write to you not in anger, but in clarity. Not in despair, but with purpose. This moment calls not for silence or slogans, but for truth. We are a nation built on promises, some kept, many broken, … Continue reading Letter to America: Is This How We Become More Perfect?
Malcolm X was a master narrator. Whenever reporters tried to get him with a “gotcha question,” he got them instead. Continue reading Malcolm X 100 & Transforming Narratives
According to Merriam-Webster (2025), freedom is a term used to represent the ability to act or speak without hindrance. A state of being that allows one not to be enslaved. As we come upon the Juneteenth holiday, we are reminded … Continue reading Flipping The Script: Keys To Taking Back The Narrative War
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