In my post, “Giving Our Youth Heroes That Look Like Them,” I talked about the importance of offering our African American and other minority youth role models and heroes who look like them. I shared my journey to discover the stories of these heroes after serving in the U.S. Army for 24 years, …
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Giving Our Youth Heroes That Look Like Them
There is no truer statement than that of our youth being our investment in the future. Their young, malleable, impressionable minds absorb sights and sounds. But more importantly, they absorb examples. The everyday actions, behaviors, and beliefs of immediate and extended family members, friends, …