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“Black people, and certainly, black youth as a collective, do not have the freedom to simply be or to make the mistakes that make us human without the potential scrutiny of public opinion. Any misstep whether perceived or actual, by an African American person is fodder for judgment and stereotyping of all African American people .”
“I have learned that to show up as my best self for myself and my family I must take time to refuel and recharge.”
“I don’t know if we will ever eliminate racism but American can certainly repent of the corporate sin of slavery, atone for this sin, and do the work of reteaching our history and dismantling the systems that uphold racism and give it a place to thrive.”
“I tried to figure out what it was that allowed me to feel free.”
“Are we like the people in the crowd who saw and heard Jesus from the safety of the shoreline but did not have a personal encounter with Him? “
“Don’t let the enemy deceive you into thinking that your obedience, even in seemingly little decisions, is not significant. It is.”
“Once you have educated yourself, teach your children what you know in age appropriate ways. Parents cannot depend on the school to teach accurate and authentic American History. Take responsibility for equipping your child at home. “
“Certainly, if school systems can identify and hire qualified teachers to teach College Prep Calculus, a subject that some may call challenging or even difficult, surely school systems can identify and hire qualified teachers to teach accurate and truthful American history if they deemed it valuable. “
“Even in my human frailty, I am encouraged by Paul’s use of the word “learned” in Philippians 4:11. Paul says, “for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.” That tells me that contentment didn’t necessarily come naturally for Paul so there is hope for me. “
“I am learning to let go of what was and embrace that which is becoming. My past is familiar and provides lessons that will be helpful as I move into my future, but I can’t stay where I was and neither can you.”