"In life, we all face the sting of a serpent’s bite. Yet wisdom is like a compass, guiding you away from its fangs. Once venom has coursed through your veins, Do not travel the same road, now shrouded in shadows of past mistakes. Pain is a teacher, offering lessons to sharpen your discernment, And growth is a journey, unfolding when you learn to spread your wings and rise." ~ Kamika Lynette Bell

Faith and Family      My father, a passionate advocate for education and an avid reader, instilled in me a deep love of learning. Coupled...

Happy 2025! Embracing Lessons and Looking Ahead!

Reflections on Election Night: Black Women’s Voices in the Fight for Equality and Justice As the dust settles on this election cycle,...

The challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; be kind, but not weak; be bold, but not bully; be thoughtful"

Maya Angelou once said, "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never...

On Saturday, June 29th, 2024, we hosted our annual Cupcakes, Cookies, and Lemonade Fashion Debut and Community Day. Born from a vision,...

As we commemorate Juneteenth amidst days of festivals and rich prologue, let's not forget the profound lessons and moments of historical...

Achieving great skin is not just a dream; it is a reality within your reach. It is about more than just using the right products; it also...

The pressure to always be perfect, to perform and produce outcomes, was overwhelming. Facing the expectations of others who hope for my...

“The transformative power of a simple ‘thank you’ can significantly impact someone's day, making them feel valued and acknowledged.” ~...

"The greatest wealth is health"

“I’d been lucky to have parents, teachers, and mentors who’d fed me with a consistent, simple message: You matter. As an adult, I wanted...

"History has shown us that courage can be contagious, and hope can take on a life of its own.”~Michelle Obama As we continue to celebrate...

“A society is always eager to cover misdeeds with a cloak of forgetfulness, but no society can fully repress an ugly past when the...

Whenever you have taken up work in hand, you must see it to the finish. That is the ultimate secret of success. Never, never, never give...