Encouragement when YOU need it!

Last night, I connected with a former colleague of my Uncle, John Wesley Hollis. My uncle passed in 2009 of a massive heart attack. It really shattered my life! Every day I think about him and how much he poured into my life. So last night, via faceboook, I had a chance to connect with Mr. Wesley Persons. Wesley is a former ADA with the Griffin Judicial Circuit. He is also an man of Alpha Phi Alpha!

Last night, I was talking to him about the things that are going on in my life. He offered wonderdul words of encouragement to me. I really would like to thank him for being there for me at this time. It was a sign on relief for me to talk to him and for him to listen to me and encourage me.

Folks, let us continue to encourage each other. We are all battling something in life lets speak words of kindness and encouragement! Thanks, Wesley Person! You the man!

9/11 Well said by Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed

As I was preparing remarks for the site, I received an email from Kasim Reed the Mayor of Atlanta. Please see his remarks below, regarding September 11, 2001:

Eleven years ago a small group of people thought they could break the spirit of our nation; bury it in a terrible cloud of fire and ash. They were wrong.

Those people thought they knew America. They were wrong.

The pain that we experienced on 9/11 was very real, and the wounds are still healing. But, like a phoenix rising from the ashes, our spirit was not broken on that day. It was set free.

Rising from that cloud of smoke and ash was the essence of the American dream. Across the world, people stopped and acknowledged that, whatever our differences, we are - every one of us - human beings worthy of dignity and respect.

It's hard to believe that it's been over ten years since that day. The memory still burns in each of us. But part of that burning comes from the strength of our passion to keep struggling for progress.

Eleven years ago today, those misguided souls did not show us our weakness. They showed us our strength.

Kasim Reed

DNC-2012, Charlotte!

This week, I had the pleasure of attending the 2012 Democratic National Convention. I never really thought about attending before and to be honest with you, I never knew how to. This year has been an amazing year for me. Moving to Savannah, has blessed me to connect with the Senator of the 2nd Senatorial District of Georgia... yep, that is Dr. Lester G. Jackson III. He has definitely been there for on several occasions. Through him, I was able to meet our 44th President of the United States of America, Barack Obama.

Attending this years conference was a very rewarding experience. Seeing political leaders all across the world was the best part. Being able to speak with them about the current issues and take a photo or two with them.

I also would like to thank my former boss and mentor, Congressman David Scott or his help as well. You made my night sir. I appreciate you and thank you for everything you always do for me!

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Enjoy the pics!