I was recently asked to participate in a panel discussion with 5th and 6th graders from Arthur Ashe Charter School. Here are some of the highlights of the event.
Back to School Event - August 28th - In The Master's Hands Barber Shop
The Code of Silence: Our School System Needs Our Voice
Are we really preparing our youth adequately for their futures? I was recently confronted with the harsh reality, that systematically we are failing our youth. This is more than a commentary about our school system, it's a call to action for parents, educators, community leaders and members, to come together for our kids.
2017 Legacy Scholarship Recipient - Chelby Sterling
I Admire My Elected (School Board) Colleagues!
As the youngest school board member, I can say confidently that I am inspired by the wisdom of my fellow board members! Tonight (July 20th, 2017) marked our seventh business board meeting together; and, after the meeting, I took time to reflect on my experience with each of my colleagues. Read more to see my candid observations my fellow board members.
Utterly Surprised! Humbled! & Weighed With Responsibility!
Breaking Our Silence: Too Many Moments of Silence!
Dr. King said “our lives begin and end when we become silent about things that matter.” As a newly elected official who is younger than my peers, I often times battle with holding my tongue, not because I do not have feelings one way or the other, but because I do not want to exacerbate the situation. However, on today, I have decided that I must live in my truth, live in my voice, and live in the fact that I am not ok with the senseless loss that we are experiencing with our children. This is not okay! I am not okay! We are not okay!