February marks the month when many of us make a concerted effort to learn more about Black History and remind ourselves of the impact that people of African descent have had on the world. A huge part of this impact has been the words these icons have written and spoken. Here are 28 of some Read More
Tag: Nelson Mandela
Top 10 Observations of 2013
1. Cancer Deaths Decline I believe I can boldly state that anyone who reads these words has lost someone to the devastating disease of cancer. That is why I’m starting with this topic for my list of 2013 observations. In a recent report, Dr. Otis Brawley, chief medical officer for the American Cancer Society, Read More
Have Courage – A Tribute to Nelson Mandela
Recently I have questioned my commitment to the ideals I pursue, teach and believe. I would guess that most of us would say, the most provocative question by which we could measure belief is simply, “Would you die for it?” Death for belief has created martyrs, many of whom have names we do not know, Read More