I was listening to the radio today and the host loved a particular song and asked everyone to buy it. I was moved by the act of one giant helping an up and comer. I’m certainly no giant but I would like everyone to spread the word about Hilary Beard‘s new book PROMISES KEPT. This book presents 10 parenting and educational strategies that researchers have discovered can assist parents, educators, and other members of their proverbial Village to help Black boys become the happy, healthy, well-educated, well-developed people they are capable of being.

The book is a companion to the film American Promise. This book is more than a must read, it is a must do! If we are to make the world a better place, it starts with our children and the problems surrounding African American boys have reached epidemic proportions.

Let’s participate in the discussion.

I purchased my book on Amazon. Hilary is touring the nation taking about strategies which can begin to help the nation benefit from happy, healthy, well-educated, well-developed people African American boys are capable of being. Check her out at http://www.hilarybeard.com/books/

Hilary Beard’s New Book

You probably know by now that Nelson Mandela has died but he is not Dead.  He lives in the example he set and left for us to follow. He lives in the spirit he lived life by and has spread to thousands. He lives in the fight he exhibited and the work he has left for us to finish.  And Although I never met him, I feel a kingship, a bond, a love and a gratitude that is difficult to put in words.  I just LOVED this man who help the world see Love, determination and forgiveness in a way that just can’t be forgotten.  Nelson Mandela LIVES! It is fitting that I’m hosting a panel tonight after the screening of his film, Mandela Long Walk To Freedom.  I needed

Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom

to do something that pays tribute to his contributions to my life and to mankind.  I think the film and the discussion will be inspirational and Inspiring.

#LongLiveNelsonMandela