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The Deadly Power of a Gun  - Los Angeles Sentinel
As a writer and speaker, gun violence has not been one of my main topics.  However, it is difficult to talk about love, forgiveness, and healing without understanding what is happening with gun violence and the needless killings that continue to take
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Moments Matter, So Be Mindful of Your Choices - Los Angeles Sentinel
Wendy's Window The post Moments Matter, So Be Mindful of Your Choices appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
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WENDY'S WINDOW: Why Do Women Who Make Great Decisions in the Boardroom Sometimes Struggle Making Good Decisions in the Bedroom? - Los Angeles Sentinel
Wendy's Window The post WENDY'S WINDOW: Why Do Women Who Make Great Decisions in the Boardroom Sometimes Struggle Making Good Decisions in the Bedroom? appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
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Where Do We Go From Here? - Los Angeles Sentinel
Dr. Martin Luther King’s book titled, “Where Do We Go From Here” shares, “Whites, it must frankly be said, are not putting in a similar mass effort to reeducate themselves out of their racial ignorance. The post Where Do We Go From Here? appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
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Wendy's Window - Is it Time to Reset Your Expectations? - Los Angeles Sentinel
Every year as the clock rolls over to the next, I begin to reflect on how I did during the current year and then I write out what I hope to achieve for the year to come. If you are like me, I am so ready to say goodbye to 2020 and hello to 2021.  However, even with all the pain and disappointment
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Let’s Get a Few Things Straight  - Los Angeles Sentinel
When life throws you a curve ball, you must either sit on the sidelines or get in the game.  Recently, I had someone very close to me admitted to the hospital, and I had to not only help with things pertaining to their home and personal business, but I also had to make serious decisions pertaining
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Start on Your Knees Then Roll Up Your Sleeves  - Los Angeles Sentinel
I recently had the opportunity to spend a beautiful day with a dear friend and we spent our time strolling through beautiful plush green gardens, enjoying a delightful lunch, and then culminating the afternoon sitting under a tree and
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An Angel Returned Home - Los Angeles Sentinel
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When You Harbor Bitterness, Happiness Will Dock Somewhere Else  - Los Angeles Sentinel
Queen Elizabeth II, after serving on the throne for over 70 years, her reign has ended.  Her death brought an end to an era.    The post When You Harbor Bitterness, Happiness Will Dock Somewhere Else  appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
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The Challenges of Being a Young Black Boy  - Los Angeles Sentinel
My husband and I are the proud parents of three daughters and two sons and the even-prouder grandparents of two grandsons and three granddaughters. Thinking about our children and grandchildren made me come to a stark realization that our grandsons are growing up in a world that has challenges that
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WENDY’S WINDOW: The Silver Lining of Tragedy - Los Angeles Sentinel

Sometimes, good things can come out of life’s most tragic events. We are experiencing trying times that are making all of us rethink how we operate and how we carry out our daily lives. The fallout of COVID-19 has touched both our personal and professional

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Mayor-Elect Karen Bass Holds 1st Press Conference - Los Angeles Sentinel
Standing before a multi-ethnic group of supporters, Mayor-elect Karen Bass declared her intentions to tackle the city’s most pressing issues on day one of her tenure. Bass expressed that commitment at her first press conference since being recognized as the winner of Los Angeles mayoral race on
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For Every Problem There is a Solution - Los Angeles Sentinel
Once we are born, there are two things we all are going to experience no matter how hard we try to avoid them, no matter how much money or fame we have.  One of those things is death. The Bible is very clear that all of us will experience a single permanent death, no one gets out alive. The second
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Wendy's Window-Fair Play, Means Fair Pay - Los Angeles Sentinel
As we close out Women’s History Month there has been much attention paid to the progress women have made over the years.  The stone-cold reality is, women are still underrepresented at every level in the workplace, and women of color are the most underrepresented group of all, lagging behind white
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Do You Create, Critique, or Criticize? - Los Angeles Sentinel
I was in the event business for many years, and I was fortunate to have been part of wonderful events. One of the ways I was able to grow my business was by asking and accepting feedback.  The post Do You Create, Critique, or Criticize? appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
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It’s Better to Light a Candle than to Curse the Darkness  - Los Angeles Sentinel
Life teaches us many lessons.  Some of these lessons are universal and affect you regardless of your age, sex, religion, place of birth or financial status.   The post It’s Better to Light a Candle than to Curse the Darkness  appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
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 “Oh, What a Tangled Web We Weave”  - Los Angeles Sentinel
Sir Walter Scott said, “Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive!” This quote roughly translates to mean that when one acts dishonestly, they are initiating problems, and a domino structure of complications, that will eventually run out of control. Bottom line, when people
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Madam Mayor   - Los Angeles Sentinel
The official date of passing the baton to Los Angeles’ first woman mayor and also the first woman of color is December 12th.    The post Madam Mayor   appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
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Wendy’s Window July 15, 2021 – Life Choices - Los Angeles Sentinel
One of the things that I have realized in my life is that the choices I made yesterday defined who I am today.  I will be the first to admit that some of the choices I have made were not always best for me.  However, many of the choices I made impacted my life
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Never Give Up   - Los Angeles Sentinel
Recently I wrote about how important it is for us to light a candle rather than to curse the darkness. We continue to experience troubled times which can create a feeling of hopelessness. Several people have reached out to me and expressed they could relate to what I shared, but they wanted some
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“What Do You Need?” - Los Angeles Sentinel
On September 4th I will celebrate 60 wonderful years of living. My goal in life is to die young at a very, incredibly old age (smile). Part of living is knowing and growing. The post “What Do You Need?” appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
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When the Mentor Becomes the Mentee  - Los Angeles Sentinel
When you are blessed to have good people in your life, it can be difficult to decide who you want to write about or pay tribute to during National Women’s History Month.  However, there are always stars in the universe that shine so bright that there is no way you can miss their
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Wendy’s Window – We All Need a Little Margin in Our Lives - Los Angeles Sentinel
Do you ever feel like you are being pulled in many different directions?  Does it appear that you are busier now more than ever, but you are not sure you are getting the results you want? Do you find it difficult to say no?  Do you allow your day to be interrupted by things that could have
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Why is Finding One’s Purpose Such a Struggle?  - Los Angeles Sentinel
For as long as I can remember I have been sharing the importance of learning your meaning, so you can develop your message, which will allow you to carry out your mission. One’s mission and purpose are
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Women Can Change and Strengthen Our Communities With Their Vote! - Los Angeles Sentinel
In America, Black women represent 7.8% of the population, yet Black women are less than 5% of officeholders elected to statewide executive offices, Congress, and state
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Rainmaker for Black Businesses  - Los Angeles Sentinel
August is National Black Business Month. This effort was started and co-founded by John William Templeton and Frederick E. Jordan, both entrepreneurs.  The goal is to put a spotlight on Black owned businesses and support them by patronizing them and celebrating diversity and equity in our
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Suit Up, Show Up, and Turn Up!  - Los Angeles Sentinel
My grandmother had little sayings and phrases that she would tell her children, grandchildren, and probably anyone that would listen.  The other day, one of my cousins reminded me of one of them.  The post Suit Up, Show Up, and Turn Up!  appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
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“How to be Unforgettable” - Los Angeles Sentinel
Most of us are familiar with Nat King Cole’s song Unforgettable.  But have we stopped to think about what does it really mean to be unforgettable? Coco Chanel talked a lot about fashion being unforgettable. The post “How to be Unforgettable” appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
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Honoring Every Part of Who You Are   - Los Angeles Sentinel
Growing up as a bi-racial child today in America is not unusual, however when I was born in 1961, it was a new trend. Interestingly, children of mixed heritage have been with us since the beginning of time, The post Honoring Every Part of Who You Are   appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
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Wendy’s Window: The Legacy of Family History - Los Angeles Sentinel
I have had a love for history for as long as I can remember. I often wonder why I did not make it my major in college. Family history is interesting to me, especially due to the complexity of my heritage. My mother’s family is from Germany and my father is from
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