Dignity: Impacting the Lives of Others

“A life isn’t significant except for its impact on others’ lives.” Jackie Robinson  When you ask someone who Jackie Robinson was, they will most likely tell you he was the first Black man to play major league baseball. This is a fact. But for me it was the journey he had to take to overcomeContinue reading “Dignity: Impacting the Lives of Others”

Dignity: Resiliency and Determination 

Today I want to celebrate the Western Massachusetts State Champions and the Massachusetts State runner up in Division 1 Unified Track the Wahconah Regional High School Warriors. I want to talk about a group of young students who taught me what it means to never give up even when the odds say you have noContinue reading “Dignity: Resiliency and Determination “

Dignity: Jackie Robinson, Dignity Freedom Fighter 

This month has been a challenge for me. For the first time I have celebrated a birthday and will celebrate Mother’s Day without my mom Phyllis King. My brother Tracy fondly called her the Queen. Happy Mother’s Day mom you are missed.  “I had to fight hard against loneliness, abuse, and the knowledge that anyContinue reading “Dignity: Jackie Robinson, Dignity Freedom Fighter “