Not everybody can stay home, and we owe a big debt of gratitude to health professionals, transit and airport workers, first responders, and everyone keeping our communities going. Leaders have to step up to support people whose lives and livelihoods take a hit in the weeks ahead.
#YearofHope - I intend to keep ideas or people close to me that motivate & inspire me to be my best. I have the ability to control my happiness. This means that I set the atmosphere of who & what comes into my space. Today, I chose joy & peace. #inspire#connect#empower
You’ve made it through 8 months of 2019. Highs and lows. Challenges and victories. The next four months will be the best ones for us. Embrace, lean in, and go for it.
Go over to IG and support my frat brother Jasper Hagan (IG: iamjhagan) “Back to School Giveaway” for elementary and high school students.
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I’m interested to see how the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund will be utilized as a catalyst for small business growth on Chicago’s south and west sides.
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Enjoy today’s Bud Billiken parade. This is from last year’s 100 Black Men of Chicago float. I won’t be there because I’m working but have a great time! #backtoschool
The nation mourns after the senseless violence and domestic terrorism acts in El Paso and Dayton. We deserve a leader that guides us to action to reverse this dangerous path of mass shootings inspired by divisive & racial rhetoric. We will prevail & become stronger despite this.
Chicago will face very warm weather this weekend. Please check in on the elderly and those with a medical condition.
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#MidweekThought: How many of us pray for each others success? I recognize that we all desire with the right heart to be successful. However, consider the last time when you have prayed and then through action supported that person to achieve their goals.
Cook County Commissioner Stanley Moore, Chair and Cook County Commissioner Alma Anaya, Co-Chair, Cook County Complete Count Census Commission is about to go on Chicago Tonight with Phil Ponce.
#CookCountyCensus2020#2020Census
Underfunding, a climate of fear, and the potential undercount threaten to derail next year's census count. It only happens once every ten years. We have to get it right. Will you pledge today to be counted? bit.ly/2HWFaz7
#FBF - I appreciate the The Chicago Sun-Times writing this 2015 article on 100 Black Men of Chicago. Mentoring our young black youth is a must for their growth and success. #100BMCchicago.suntimes.com/2015/1/20/1847…