Dr. Isaiah Ike McKinnon served on the Detroit city police force for thirty years. During that time he completely transformed it, developing prevention programs and ensuring justice was served. Through the pain of racism and brutality, Ike rose above it all and in doing so gave back to the city through his hardwork and dedication. […]
The Power of Sisterhood. The Power of Love. With the Sister Accord message, Sonia Jackson Myles is leading a Global REVOLUTION of LOVE! Her goal is to have 1 BILLION girls and women living the principles of The Sister Accord by using the 9 Jewels each and every day. The 9 Sister Accord Jewels are: Love, Joy,
Eboni Johnson Cooper: Consultant – Public Speaker – Millennial Thought Leader – Champion for Young Black Philanthropy Ebonie has worked for such organizations and companies as Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington, Prospect Park Alliance, MTV Networks, Barack Obama Campaign for Change and Black Entertainment Television (BET). She holds a Masters of Science in Public
There is an ideal place for you in the volunteer world. I promise. As a young girl, I dreamed of being a Candy Striper. I admit it: I didn’t know much about what they actually did. I was after the uniform. There was something about those pink and white stripes that seemed so grown up.
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For unto each of us is given a bag of tools, A lump of clay, and a book of rules . . . And it is left up to each of us to decide whether we shall become a stumbling block or in the realization of our dreams… a stepping stone … This is a
Transformational change and continuous improvement are the right seeds for your community. Does this implementation require a little effort? Yes, because it moves beyond just “giving back” per se. This effort requires involvement and understanding the needs of the community. When you grasp their needs, you will immerse in the experiences and encounters. This takes
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Whether you work in a corporate office, small production house, or as a freelance creative running your own company, chances are you have a lot to do. As a Creative Leader, many times you a have multiple projects to work on, clients to find, bills to manage, research to do, meetings to go to, and
Everything you need to know about teamwork you learned in Kindergarten. That’s right. The moment when using your favorite color crayon at table time was the highlight of your day. The time you built your first house with the set of random blocks that were painted like red and white bricks. Recently I interviewed a
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It doesn’t matter who you are, what you do or where you live – you are a leader. Leaders are folks that aren’t necessarily labeled as “the leader” but their actions project the aura of being the one people go to for advice, wisdom, direction, or just a sign-off . Leadership is about influencing others
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Leadership lessons, Relationships & Handling issues are essential in every leaders life. New Detroit was built on community engagement the old-fashioned way: roll up your sleeves, look eye to eye, be at the table, and confront, but always respect. Shirley Stancato, President and CEO of New Detroit, Inc., joined the organization over 15 years ago.
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