❤️"You knew who you were" - Melinda French-Melinda French Gates
After watching Michelle Obama's "Get Her There" campaign with Melinda French-Gates and Amal Clooney, I was blessed to discover that someone else understood the righteous feeling: "You knew who you were."
I believe that the God of the Universe established our destiny and good work at the foundations of the world.
Believe God.
And "Trust Your Power!" - CK
Photo from Melinda French-Gates Facebook Page
Dr. King often preached that "Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only Light can do that."
"The delivery of his message of love and tolerance through the means of his powerful gift of speech and eloquent writings inspire to this day, those who yearn for a gentler, kinder world."
To learn more and discover, please visit:
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In an effort to erase the truth of our nation's racist foundation, we have witnessed a tidal wave of efforts that seek to erode our true experiences and history. To combat this injustice and to help ensure that our stories are told and never forgotten, we present to you "Don't Ever Forget!"
This page will serve as a resource and everlasting reminder of the experiences, events, hopes, and people that have made a difference in this lifetime and that should never be forgotten.
This is a work in progress, so please visit, share, and reach out to add your ideas and content!
https://bit.ly/-Dont-Ever-Forget-
Photo: EJI on Lynching
"Black history tells powerful stories of innovation, perseverance, triumph, and celebration but also stories of loss, tragedy, trauma, and pain. Historically, African Americans have turned to art for its inexplicable healing powers. There is healing in African American spirituals and in praise dance; in African drums; and in beatboxing, in storytelling, and in rhythm and blues." - Ashley Tucker, LOC
"But there is also healing in the beautiful experience of black hair beading, braiding, combing, pressing, and weaving. It's our way of connecting our spirits and elevating ourselves during times of pain and struggle." - Niya F.H. Parks
To learn more about the magical art of various hair expressions, please visit:
Original photo by CAI
"The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a man’s determination." - Tommy Lasorda
Original painting and photo by Everett Raymond Kinstler, National Portrait Gallery, Chad McNeeley, & Britannica
For inspiration and encouragement, be sure to visit The Wall of Wisdom!
https://bit.ly/TheWallOfWisdom
#TheWallofWisdom
When funding allows, The Look of Love sponsors free hair care and training services for the foster care community and others in need, but do you know what inspired the organization, and what gave birth to its concept?
In the article “Children in Foster Care are in Dire Need of the Community’s Support” the organization's founder highlights the institutional racism in our nation's foster care system that gave rise to the adverse treatment that many African American children and others experience in our nation's institutions.
With all of the progress that we have made as a society and as human beings, it's truly unfortunate that Black children still aren't held in the same esteem and compassion as all the other children of our nation and the world. It's unfortunate that they aren't looked out for equally and that their tears don't matter. From child welfare to law enforcement, to healthcare, education, and beyond, the experiences of Black children are discounted, discarded and of no concern to far too many.
The disregard is alarming and unfortunate, and it is this experience that propelled The Look of Love into existence. To learn more, please be sure to visit our website.
"The American dream belongs to all of us." - Vice President Kamala Harris
Original photo by Ms. Magazine
“You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.” - Rosa Parks
❤️ May Light Prevail
Photo by i24 News/Ukrainian President's Office
"Never let loyalty and kindness leave you. Bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart" (Proverbs 3:3).
Photo Art by Michael Leunig
Here at The Look of Love, we extend our sincerest sympathies to the family and friends of Jonathan Lewis, a teen who died defending the life of a younger child who was bullied. According to Jonathan's father, "Jonathan was a loving, giving, kind, fierce young man who loved community and caring for others... Lewis Sr. said his son wanted to join the US military and was preparing to come to live with him in Austin, Texas. He said he hoped his son’s death could be a catalyst for greater efforts to tackle a rising tide of youth-on-youth violence."
If you or anyone you know is a victim of bullying, please seek help. Click the link below for resources, prevention strategies, and how to find support.
Anti-bullying Resources: https://bit.ly/Anti-bullying-Resources
Read on here: https://bit.ly/Remembering-Jonathan-Lewis
"I have called on You, for You will answer me, God. Turn Your ear to me. Hear my speech. Show Your marvelous loving kindness, You who save those who take refuge by Your right hand from their enemies. Keep me as the apple of Your eye. Hide me under the shadow of Your wings, from the wicked who oppress me, my deadly enemies, who surround me" - (Psalm 17:6-9).
On this Veterans Day, we extend our sincerest gratitude for the proud men and women who throughout history have answered the call to protect our nation. In honor of their lives and all that they have given, we exhort you to learn more about this very important holiday.
Discover more and please visit:
https://bit.ly/History-of-Veterans-Day
https://bit.ly/6888th-Battalion
Photos by Spencer Platt, Getty Images & US DOD
"May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you His favor and give you His peace." - Numbers 6:24-26
"The Biden administration is unveiling new actions to combat antisemitism on college campuses after an “alarming” uptick in incidents since the Israel-Hamas war started in early October." - NBC
Read on here: https://bit.ly/-Stop-Hate-
"From box braids to dreadlocks and afro shape-ups, many of the most iconic Black hairstyles can be found in drawings, engravings and hieroglyphs from Ancient Egypt."
To discover more about the "roots of Black hairstyles," read more here: https://bit.ly/Iconic-Black-Hairstyles
Article by Madison Horne
Photo by Harry Langdon & Getty Images
