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Home for the Holidays: How the Homeless and Collegiate Sexually Abused Handle This Time of Year


During the holidays more than any other time of year we are concerned about good tidings and the condition of the homeless who are without gifts. We are not so much concerned with the plight of homelessness, unless that is … Continue reading

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What Have You Learned This Year?


Every year my personal tradition when celebrating my birthday is to gather my coolest connections around me and ask a very important question. We schedule time to discuss a range of open topics, many times my connections are meeting for … Continue reading

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What I’ve Learned This Year II: How business partners teach you about personal relationships


Another year has passed, and my birthday is approaching. Each December I ask myself the question, as usually ask my guests at my annual lunch or dinner party, “What have you learned this year?” I’m looking for all sorts of … Continue reading

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ALERT: Howard University Man with AIDS known as, “Reds” films documentary about having unprotected sex.


Happy World AIDS Day? I guess. I’m not sure what the proper lingo is to address today. I’m not even sure that I want to write about this subject to be transparent with you. I as many do, find the … Continue reading

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Is it a SIN to miss Watch Night Service? Part One


I grew up in Arlington, Virginia, but I never went to church there. I have always attended church in Washington DC. My birthday is December 31 and for the life of me, I could not understand the reason why I … Continue reading

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