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Cancer Doesn’t Care

AL, Alabama, Birmingham, Cancer, Commitment, Dads, Esteem and Fitness, Facebook, Family, Google, Health & Fitness, Humanitarianism, Jefferson County, Leukemia, Life & Death, RELAUNCH, Social Media, Twitter April 11, 2013 Leave a comment

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Birmingham radio personality, Sly King

Sylvester (Sly) King is a radio personality in Birmingham, AL. Sly has never been directly affected by a blood cancer disease neither has anyone in his family, yet he has been inspired to fight against blood cancers by raising funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS).

When I first read he was a candidate for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 2013 Man of the Year I was like, “I have gotta feature this on my site.” As many of you know, I loss my father to Leukemia 14 years ago this month. Like Sly, I know cancer doesn’t care about race, gender, age, finances or religious affiliation. Although cancer doesn’t care, I do and so does Sly.

About The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS)

The mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS is the world’s largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world and provides free information and support services. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society helps blood cancer patients live better, longer lives.

Statistics show that “approximately every 4 minutes one person in the United States is diagnosed with a blood cancer disease” and “approximately every 10 minutes someone in the U.S. dies from a blood cancer.” That person could be King, his wife, his 3-year old daughter, or it could be you. He has chosen to be proactive. Before this life-altering disease affects the live of someone he knows and loves, he has chosen to join forces with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to raise funds to ensure continued research, Approximately every 4 minutes one person in the United States is diagnosed with a blood cancer.provide financial assistance to those in need, and deposit back into the lives of those young and old who deserve the best care available. Cancer does not care, but King does. Be proactive and join him in this fight.

Join Sly and I in the fight against blood cancers. Click here to Make A Donation

A Father’s JULE… Happy Father’s Day 2012

Alabama, Black Love, Cancer, Commitment, Dads, Esteem and Fitness, Facebook, Family, Family Traditions, Father's Day, Habit, Health & Fitness, Leukemia, Life & Death, Love, Prayer, Social Media, Twitter June 17, 2012 Leave a comment

I AM MY FATHER’S JULi

When I imagine father’s of course I imagine my own. Though he left this earth 14 years ago, he buried so many golden nuggets in the treasure chest of my heart. Funny how you don’t recognize a jewel is a jewel because that’s all you know… that is until the person giving them to you isn’t there anymore and you realize that you are holding jewels just not the bearer of them anymore.

My father gave me so many jewels even while he battled Leukemia in his last days, he still garnered up the energy to give me one last jewel… *yes, insert a face full of tears here*

WHEW… So on this Father’s Day I salute father’s. I love my father so much. If your father is still on this earth, despite your disdain for him, his absence or whatever, don’t let a day come in the future where you live to regret not giving him a chance even if he never gave you one. TOUGH, huh? I know, but I’m so sincere… Don’t hold off ever telling anyone in your life that you love them, because tomorrow is simply “A Pending Transaction.”

Here are 3 very beautiful stories about fathers from 3 friends. A Fathers Day Tribute

Operation: Send Red to the WNBA Combine

Antonia Bennett, Colleges, Education, Esteem and Fitness, Facebook, Faith, Florida, Florida A&M, Google, HBCU, Health & Fitness, Love & Basketball, Media, Mentoring, NCAA March Madness, Polk County, Polk County Florida, Single Mother's, Social Media, Twitter, WNBA, Youth, Youth Awareness March 23, 2012 Leave a comment

Antonia “RED” Bennett

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WHO IS RED?

Antonia “RED” Bennett is a senior at Florida A&M University hailing from Lakeland, FL. Red has been recently selected to participate in the 2012 WNBA Combine which will be held in Denver, CO in one week, March 30 – April 1, 2012.

ON THE COURT

Red, a forward averages 18 points a game, 9.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists. She is the 2012 MEAC Player of the Year. She was selected as a part of the first team all conference, MEAC tournament team, and a nominee for the Pan-American game team captain just to name a few of her most recent accomplishments.

OFF THE COURT

Red is a 22 year old criminal justice major who has led the Lady Rattlers not just with her statistical accomplishments on the court but also by being success in the classroom. Red regularly mentors youth through a juvenile justice program in Tallahassee. She has also worked in numerous summer camps for youth.

Due to NCAA rules and regulations, FAMU is unable to assist with any expenses which amount to about $1800. The expenses include but are not limited to (flight, hotel, travel, food, etc.) Red has been able to raise about $700 thus far, but time is ticking.

HOW CAN YOU HELP

Your financial support, resources, contacts, etc.) will help this dynamic young lady fulfill her life long dream of playing professional basketball. So here’s what I need you to do… Please make a donation to help this young lady get to Denver and then ask your friends to do so as well. My goal is to see her have that $1800 by the time North Carolina takes to the court on Sunday night (Yea I’m a Tarheel).

As the first women’s basketball player from FAMU to be selected to participate in this event, with your help she will be able to represent the RATTLER NATION and bring exposure to HBCU women’s basketball programs.

Her mother, Iris Hinson has created a PayPal account to help get her babygirl to Denver…. We hope you will send a donation.

You can call Karen Riggien at 850-599-3264 or …

Click here to donate: https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=7VCyzfbfRou90I1cWvcZ6DR41LXi8tulJTVmUfDKYq1jrH61w9CA9bJ-3v8&dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1f8e263663d3faee8dcbcd55a50598f04d927139403713ca13

When Girls Kill… Meet The Murderer’s

4 Little Girls, African American History, Alabama, Birmingham, Bowie State University, Community Service, Crime, Education, Esteem and Fitness, Facebook, Facebook Urban Mentors, Faith, Family, Florida A&M University, HBCU, Jefferson County, Mentoring, Middle Tennessee State University, Social Media, Twitter, When Girls Kill, Youth Awareness September 21, 2011 Leave a comment

Killed not by a bomb in 1963 but by 4 other girls in 2011... WHEN GIRLS KILL

Thursday, September 15, 2011 marked the 48th anniversary of a bombing that rocked a nation… The 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL was bombed during Sunday School services, killing 4 little girls… WE REMEMBER THEM and we also now should remember 4 more girls who have died not by the hands of racists but by the the hands of 4 more girls who now face murder charges… But more than remember, we must now protect, serve, mentor and support our youth. This is part 2 of a 3 part series which reveals the victims, the suspected murderers and more. ~~>  Read the Series Here

When Girls Kill… 4 Little Girls GONE in 2011

4 Little Girls, AL, Alabama, Bowie State University, Crime, Education, Esteem and Fitness, Facebook, Florida A&M University, HBCU, Mentoring, Middle Tennessee State University, murder, Social Media, Twitter, When Girls Kill, Youth Awareness September 17, 2011 Comments: 2

Part One of Three… The 4 Victims

Killed not by a bomb in 1963 but by 4 other girls in 2011... WHEN GIRLS KILL

Thursday, September 15, 2011 marked the 48th anniversary of a bombing that rocked a nation… The 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL was bombed during Sunday School services… WE REMEMBER THEM and we also now should remember 4 more girls who have died not by the hands of racists but by the the hands of 4 more girls who now face murder charges… This 3 part series will reveal the victims, the suspected murderers and more. Meet the victims::

MURFREESBORO, TN… Wednesday, March 2, 2011… (exact time unknown), 21 year old Tina Stewart was stabbed multiple times by her roommate after an apparent physical altercation. When police arrived they found Stewart stabbed to death in her apartment.

BESSEMER, AL … Saturday, August 13, 2011… 12:02 am 18 year-old Meoshia Townsend was shot in the head while seated inside a car parked at the McDonald’s on Ninth Avenue, following a verbal altercation. Townsend was taken to University Hospital where she died at 1:40 am.

TALLAHASSEE, FL … Sunday, September 4, 2011… approximately 2:03 am, police rush in response to a report of a stabbing at 3025 South Adams Street. EMS  found an unresponsive 20 year-old Florida A&M University student athlete, Shannon Washington. Washington had been fatally stabbed in her neck. Washington was taken to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital where she was pronounced dead.

BOWIE, MD… Thursday, September 15, 2011… just after 8 p.m. in the 14000 block of Jericho Park Road in Bowie, police responded to a reported stabbing at Christa McAulliffe Residential Center on the campus of Bowie State University. 18 year old Dominique Frazier was stabbed to death by her roommate. Fire/EMS took Frazier to the hospital where she was pronounced dead.

7/13 VOTE Coach Corey Tumer 2011 Hoodie Awards Community Leader

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5 Reasons to Vote for Coach Corey Tumer as the 2011 Hoodie Awards Community Leader today, WEDNESDAY July 13th 

1. Corey is a Public School Teacher (that in itself deserves an applause)

2. Coach Tumer has been a role model for students in his adopted community of Lakeland, FL

3. Coach Tumer coaches the TOP teen step team in FLORIDA, traveling throughout the state to compete in competitions

4. Coach Tumer coaches youth basketball

5. Coach Tumer gives back to his local community by hosting positive events for positive people, assisting local students with positive support, life skills, financial assistance and tough love. On July 23, 2011 he will be joined by Lakeland’s own NFL stars Mike & Maurkice Pouncey in the 2nd Annual Corey Tumer Back to School Supply Drive.

6. Yea, I know I said 5 but it’s my site… Vote for Coach Tumer because he is a role model for the community, he is an example of someone who abides by the rule, “To Whom Much Is Given, Much Is Expected”, and he exceeds the expectation. He’s a father to the fatherless, a brother to the brotherless. His selfless acts of being a 30 something single guy who gives of himself without hesitation to help others creates in him the ideal nominee and recipient of the 2011 Hoodie Awards Community Leader!

Click Here to Vote! Corey Tumer Lakeland Florida 2011 Community Leader

** Bonus Reason… The Lakeland Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi voted Corey Tumer as the 2010-2011 Brother of The Year… that’s a big deal, its their Centennial Year!!)

About Fathers… I’m Just Saying

Black Love, Dads, Esteem and Fitness, Facebook, Faith, Family, Family Traditions, Father's Day, Google, Habit, Holy Bible, Love, Love & Marriage, Relationships, Twitter June 19, 2011 Leave a comment

I’m Just Saying

If your daddy wasn’t around, or your child’s father isn’t around… Don’t dwell on that. For you have a father who has been with you since day one, even on the day the other guy walked out/away. He’s there daily loving you better than any man could ever love you. If we emulate and focus on his love, perhaps the disdain so many have towards “fathers” would decrease and relationships between father’s and children would increase… It really is easy, we just make it hard. #ijs

The One Time I Support Alabama Crimson Tide!

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This my friends should come as no surprise that I am a die-hard University of Miami fan who truly detests the Crimson Tide… However, in contrast to my disdain (athletically for UA) I am a champion, supporter and believer in higher education.

Please support Nikki on her quest... Back 2 Bama!

Having said that, I would like to introduce you to Ms. Nikki Gamble. Nikki is a single mother who attended UA several years ago, but due to circumstances that arose, she endured a “Pause” in her academic pursuit. Today, Nikki is ready to press “Play” and return back to “Bama” and finish her Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering. Here is her story… Back To Bama

Recent Study About Smart Phones

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SMARTPHONES: Everyone has one, or at least they should… shouldn’t they? Here’s a QUIZ which reveals what some folks really think about the most popular smartphones and their users. Identify the smartphones and then tell us which one you own and which one best describes you as an owner:

(a) is silly and are used by adults who are more childish than they are professional

(b) is arrogant and are used typically by people who are flashy or by those who are simply addicted to apples

(c) is slick and savvy similar to their users. They demand attention & ordinarily its deserved & earned and they are the perfect fit

(d) is similar to their fruit namesake, they are a healthy choice, not too pricey their users are generally modest & loyal who pride themselves in making sound, reliable investments.

Lord, let him love it too!

Black Love, Commitment, Esteem and Fitness, Faith, Family Traditions, Google, Health, Love & Basketball, Love & Marriage, NCAA March Madness, Prayer, Relationships, Romance, Valentines Day March 16, 2011 Comments: 2

Last month the big theme for me was LOVE. (it’s a daily theme actually) Nonetheless, I enjoyed sharing and hearing love stories from my subscribers, readers and friends. Now that March is underway, I’m just as excited about Basketball as I was with love last month!!

March Madness… Basketball, Spring and new beginnings! That’s what March means to me. I got to thinking about the two themes for February & March, and so it was only natural that I think of my favorite movie, LOVE & BASKETBALL!

So as I sat here pondering over the lines of this film and my own thoughts of Love & Basketball I decided to write this prayer to God…

THE LOVE & BASKETBALL PRAYER
Lord, let him love you
Lord, let him love to love me
Lord, let him love to watch Love & Basketball with me
Lord, let him love Basketball as much if not more than I do
Lord, let him not love the Lakers but if you insist that he does, at least make him a Tarheel fan like me
Lord, let him love “The Clutch” and recall the 2 three-pointers from 1995
Lord, let him love to go to see the game played live
Lord, let him teach our kids to shoot with both the left & right hands
Lord, let him enjoy high school basketball rivalries, state championships, March Madness and June
Lord, let him know that I’ll love him more than Basketball
Lord, let him know these things and more in Jesus Christ name I pray until next time…

AMEN!


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