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Monday, January 18, 2016

Martin Luther King

Today is the day that has be designated by the  Federal Government to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

MLkJR day is not supposed to be a day off, but instead a day of service.  We are to honor King by public acts of service, marchs, breakfasts, luncheons and concerts.

What about the other 355 days of the year? Do you march? Do you vote? Do you speak out for the voiceless? Do you contact your legislature when you disagree with laws that do not support your values? Do you sign petitions?  Are you registered to vote and if you cannot have you applied to get your rights restored?
Consistent Civic Engagement is the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. not lunches, breakfasts,  speechs or concerts..

Walk in your purpose and inform, advocate and agitate.

Engage.

Vick the Communication Diva
Www.opndoor.com

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Founders Day

This is my 33 founders day celebration.  I am a working financial lifetime member of my beloved sorority, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.

Today, I will be meeting with future business partners and celebrating with my sorors.

As I drive I will reflect on my purpose for being a member of this great sisterhood and recommit to my jewels.

#DST1913 #DST103
Vick the Communication Diva
Www.opndoor.com

Friday, January 8, 2016

The Power of Music...aka Soul Serenade

I read books. I love books, but every since chemo it's been a struggle to remain focused. Well, until I encountered Soul Serenade by Rashod Ollison. The play cousin as  I call Rashod,  wrote this book. I love Rashod and his writings,  I was going to be supportive and attempt to read his book.

I accepted my Christmas present with glee and smiled at the handwritten dedication.  I started to read about 8, I.Was.Hooked. The book is full of colorful characters that happen to be family.  Malvern Arkansas had an important role. That made my heart sing...because that's my parents home town.

Although,  this was Rashod'story, the star was Ms. Diane. An amazingly resilient woman who was intent on providing, protecting and preparing her children for adult hood. She came up short on demonstrative love, but she did the best she could amongst circumstances that would crippled Superman.

Rashod is a testament to this.  His intellectual ability and gift of the pen, would not be denied despite circumstances that would have crippled Superman and Batman. This is resilience.  The power to rebound. This is Rashod,  Ms. Diane, Dusa and Regan.  Although, different they were all tenacious,  independent, driven and resilient.

This book is not a black coming of age story. It is not a gay story. It is story that stands to take you through a myriad of emotions.  Tears to anger to bust out laughter.  Most importantly,  I think it inspires the reader to press on. I think it tells the reader that your words can be a slap down or a lift up. I think you ought to get this book, it is a emotional necessary journey that you just GOT TO TAKE!!!

Vick the Communication Diva
Www.opndoor.com