December 2011
20 posts
Prayer for the Readers: Going into 2012
Dear Heavenly Father,
As the dawn of this New Year begins, please help me to be enriched by every new and precious moment. Draw me closer to you with each sunrise and every sunset. Guide me to know your will for me. Help me to always say yes to you. Walk with me every minute of every day. Carry me when times are tough. Help me to always keep my eyes focused on you. Give me strength to make...
Letter to Younger Self #9 - Ebony Moore
Next up…Ebony Moore
Dear Ebony, You are a beautiful young lady who is created precisely as God intended for you to be. Always remember that what you think and how you feel deserves to be heard. You are a valuable and capable person who harbors loads of worth to be discovered as your life unfolds. Never let anyone convince you that you are anything less. Always put God first and seek Him...
Letter to Younger Self #8 - Lakeisha Williams
Next up…. Lakeisha Williams
Dear Little Keish,
You may be reading this letter with tears in your eyes or hopelessness in your heart. I know how it feels to look into the mirror and hate the reflection you see. I know how it feels to be teased or misunderstood. Sometimes you don’t understand why you or your family must endure the pain that you do, but be patient because God has a plan for...
Letter to Younger Self #7 - Brieanna Daniels
Next up….Brieanna Daniels
Dear Younger Brie,
Where do I begin? I guess the best way would just be to tell you that you made it. Despite what others told you and what you told yourself you’re here. In college. Filling Vox magazine’s pages with the latest stories on books, movies, restaurants, bands and local events. You’ve had internships and have begun to make connections...
Letter to Younger Self #6 - JaNeé C. Harrell
Next Up, JaNeé C. Harrell
Dear Younger Self,
You are a Black, Beautiful, and Intelligent Leader!
Those words of encouragement and support from your family will carry you throughout your life. Those words will be embedded within you to express your drive, passion, dedication & commitment, virtue, optimism and much more. To my younger self, JaNee as you mature into a young adult you will have...
Diva of December: Phylicia Rashād
One of the best-loved matriarchs in television history, Phylicia Rashād was born with showbiz in her blood. The Allen siblings all went on to pursue careers in the arts - Rashád’s brother was jazz musician Tex Allen and her sister was actress-dancer-choreographer Debbie Allen of “Fame” Rashād attended Washington, D.C.’s Howard University where she became a member of Alpha...
Letter to Younger Self #5 - Alicia Davis
Next up…..Alicia Davis
Dear Young Alicia Revé,
First of all, you are one intelligent young lady. Math is a subject that you complete with ease, and your writing ability is great for essay work, but before you know it, writing will be an element of your artistic capability. I encourage you to explore whatever interests your heart desires. I believe that you will not only find your purpose...
“You are so young; you stand for beginnings. I would like to beg of you, dear...”
– Rainer Maria Rilke, Letters to a Young Poet 