Category: Editorial
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Restoring Respect: Bridging Generations
The voices of our elders must still be valued in our community. As far back as I can remember, there was always a hierarchical that was precedent in our rearing. I was raised to always respect my elders. Also, as…
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A Love Letter to the Million Man March: Storytelling as Therapy
It became the therapy that I didn’t know I needed. Or if I’m being totally honest, it was therapy I knew I needed. But probably would not have sought on my own. Recently, I was thrilled to be cast in…
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The Journey of an Entrepreneur
As far back as I can remember, I aspired to be an entrepreneur. I learned early on “you should always have something to sell.” And everything was for sale, except my soul. When I was a child, I remember being…
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The Present Day Influence of Hip Hop
I saw a video today. And it made me write this… I’ve always loved Hip Hop and its culture. I always will love Hip Hop and the culture. My generation is the first that was indoctrinated in the culture. We…
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TheDewsPerspective by Cornell Dews
thedewsperspective.com Please visit http://www.thedewsperspective.com Read, Like, Engage, Follow and Subscribe. Your support is GREATLY appreciated! Thank you. Cornell Dews
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My Journey to Becoming an Engaging Teacher
How did I become a teacher? After some time of trying to figure it out, I decided to just be me. That’s when I began to unquestionably show up as my true and authentic self. I introduced myself as more than just…
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Late Night Thoughts: Engaging with ChatGPT at 3 AM When I Should Be Asleep
Nobody: Me: Recently, I found myself unable to sleep in the wee hours of the morning. It’s usually at this moment, I grab my phone and start scrolling on social media. More times than not, occupying my mind with frivolous,…
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“How does it feel to be me” The incomparable Eddie King Jr.
(daily writing prompt) What are your top ten favorite movies? My Top 10 Movies (in no particular order). Ask my wife, these are movies I can watch everyday. I don’t care if I catch it in the beginning, middle or…
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Imaginary Players
I vividly remember when I first heard Jay Z’s Imaginary Player. It was a different time. I was a different person. I was riding around the city with my big cousin from New York. We were in his new candy…
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In my entrepreneurial mind I…
How do you plan your goals? As it pertains to my entrepreneurial dreams, I don’t plan my goals from A-Z. I have an idea, then I pursue it. And I keep, starting, stopping, learning (repeat). Every time I start over,…
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Beliefs That Shape Our Lives: A Personal Reflection
What I believe: I believe anything that can be taught can be learned I believe everyone needs companionship I believe effective communication is an art I believe listening is the most important part of communication I believe true love is…
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Reflecting Values: What Memphis Teens Teach Us About Influence
By now we’ve all seen the “first day of school” photo of the Memphis teens. A group of young people dressed in designer, flashing money. Practically every foreign designer house is represented. The young ladies hair is laid immaculate. And…
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@OriginalHotBoyTurk
Hot Boy Turk seventh studio album aptly titled Joseph is a banger. It’s an impressive body of work. His beat selection was impeccable. His lyricism and proven ability to immerse himself in the music, sharing personal testimonies, is bar none. …
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This Is Where My Happiness Comes From
List 30 things that make you happy. 30 Things That Genuinely Make Me Happy: Traveling with my wife Good conversation Engaging our youth Wearing a pair of fresh Air Force Ones (white) Expressing myself Doing mental math Sitting quietly Being…
