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Dignity: My Son, My Pride, My Joy

About a month ago I found a bracelet that my mother gave me for Christmas. It was probably fifteen years ago. It has my initials “CWR” on the front and inscribed in the back it says, “My Son, My Pride, My Joy”. It has been a while since I have worn it because I alwaysContinue reading “Dignity: My Son, My Pride, My Joy “

Dignity: Are You Ready

I have dedicated my life to wanting to help others. It is why I became a nurse, and it is why when asked I will mentor anyone who asks for help. I do this because of what so many people have done for me. My hope is that I can be the one to helpContinue reading “Dignity: Are You Ready”

Dignity: Our Superpower

The thing that is most powerful about dignity is that when we honor the dignity of others, and we connect to the dignity of others it can break down the barriers of distrust and it gives us the opportunity to have impact on another person’s life no matter their race, ethnicity, gender, or background. AsContinue reading “Dignity: Our Superpower “

Dignity: In Tragedy and Loss

Before I begin this message, I want to say thank you to Anaelisa and my partners at Manos Unidas. Thank you for reminding me of the importance of community. You were the first to welcome me when I took on my role as DEI officer in August of 2022. Being part of the group meetingContinue reading “Dignity: In Tragedy and Loss”

Dignity: Continuing a Legacy

There is not a day that goes by that I do not think about my mother. I fondly call her the CEO of the Redd Family. She is the first and most important example of leadership that my brothers and I have. She set the standard for how you should lead through adversity. She livedContinue reading “Dignity: Continuing a Legacy “

Dignity: A Message to My Children

I am sending my prayers to the families and victims of the tragedies in New Orleans, Los Vegas, and the Bronx, New York. My children have come to me over the years with stories of people calling them the most hateful names and slurs. As a parent you wish you could have been thereContinue reading “Dignity: A Message to My Children “

Dignity: Tis the Season

This was my mother’s favorite time of year. It was a time to celebrate with family and it was her opportunity to give her three sons the kind of Christmases she never had. In times of struggle and hardships my mother wanted us to have these moments of celebration and love of family. Our treeContinue reading “Dignity: Tis the Season “

Dignity: Let Your Voice be Heard

There is this phrase I use to hear called “Suffering in silence.” I don’t know where it came from or who said it, but I used to be a master at it. I would hold on to the pain. It was the pain that I suffered at the hands of others, but it was alsoContinue reading “Dignity: Let Your Voice be Heard “

Dignity: Building a Legacy

It is coming on a year since my mother fondly known as the Queen has passed. She has left behind a legacy. She is missed every day by her husband, 3 sons, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends. It is harder during these times because when we were growing up Christmas was one of mother’s favoriteContinue reading “Dignity: Building a Legacy”

Dignity: Unsung Heroes

Yesterday was Thanksgiving and it was a day to give thanks to all the blessings we have. I was able to spend time with family and we sat at a table with an abundance of food, conversation, and love. It is in these moments that I think about all those who may not be asContinue reading “Dignity: Unsung Heroes”