In past years Athletes were “THE” role models for both schools & the community. They were seen as leaders often praised for their ability to inspire both on and off the field or court. However, we have watered down the expectations for today’s athletes, often creating division and false hierarchy. Many teams are not holdingContinue reading “Why Strengthening The Connections between Athletic Activities and Academics Matters.”
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The Endgame is Sustainability: How Athletes can use Sports as a Tool for Life
We all know the dream for many is to become a professional athlete in the NFL, NBA OR MLB or NHL, but the truth is less than .2% that’s like 1 in every 500+ high school students. So why the big emphasis? Despite the huge financial incentives recorded by owners and the potential for neverContinue reading “The Endgame is Sustainability: How Athletes can use Sports as a Tool for Life”
The Community in School Effect
Every family has a struggle. No matter how much a community wishes for things to be better for every family. Sadly, the unfortunate reality is there will always be some family challenge making life a bit uncomfortable or unbearable for every family. However, we can work together and reduce the stress & struggle for youthContinue reading “The Community in School Effect”
Building Beyond Ourselves and Creating Community
If you’re lucky enough to remember playing after dark without fear, having an overabundance of people interfering in your life choices, and helping guide you on your next steps in life, then consider yourself extremely lucky…because sadly those days seemed to be long gone. Now don’t get me wrong – we still have versions ofContinue reading “Building Beyond Ourselves and Creating Community”
Building Beyond Ourselves and Creating Community By Tonya Carter If you’re lucky enough to remember playing after dark without fear, having an overabundance of people interfering in your life choices, and helping guide you on your next steps in life, then consider yourself extremely lucky…because sadly those days seemed to be long gone. Now don’tContinue reading
To Whom Much is Given…Carpe Diem and Celebrate
On April 6th, 2021, I stepped up to the plate to have a conversation many aren’t sure they really want to have. Community Sustainability and Erasing the Digital Divide. I understood the reservation and the concern with stepping outside the comfort zone or box, to be vulnerable and change some of our historic challenges, butContinue reading “To Whom Much is Given…Carpe Diem and Celebrate”
The Digital Impact on Our Community
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Unplugging Inequality
Unplugging Inequality-The Power of Our Digital World Do you understand the impact your digital footprint creates with every search you make? What would you do if I told you that you hold the power to improving equality in America by actively participating in the positive influence on our community algorithms? For hundreds of years theContinue reading “Unplugging Inequality”
Equity is A Necessity
Unpacking My Thoughts~To manage the difficulties with unpacking and really breaking through racism is not in how words are spoken… if the truth is really being revealed. As I watched Duchess Meghan share being censored and be vulnerable to give a glimpse into what it’s like to deal with systemic oppression, TODAY, it reingnites myContinue reading “Equity is A Necessity”
1 Unique Voice 