Ladies and gentlemen, guests, and fellow citizens, Today, we the citizens stand before you to address a pressing issue that weighs heavily on our hearts: the escalating violence in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Our beloved city, known for its vibrant culture and resilient spirit, is grappling with a surge in crime that demands your attention. Let us dive into the grim realities. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, in the first three months of 2024, there have been 33 homicides—a number more than tripled what it was during the same quarter in 2023. These are not just statistics ..read more

Morning Chaos  Keith and Lena two people that know each other for since teenagers. They met through Lena father. Lena and Keith would occasionally mess around from time to time but was in a serious relationship. But things took a turn when Lena father passed away. That’s when they decided to take their relationship seriously. One morning Lena was to tired to take her daughter to school that morning so Keith volunteered to take her. The first day of Head Start.  "First day of school, kiddo," Keith said, ruffling Emma's hair. "You excited?" Emma nodded, her eyes wide. "Yeah!" As ..read more

Right Place Right Time  The night unfolded like a cosmic conspiracy. Malcolm, still reeling from the chaos that happened on Wednesday, found himself at a club downtown one of the city’s  main attraction. The atmosphere was relaxed with laughter, clinking glasses, and the distant rhythm of salsa music. And there she was—a vision in moonlight. The beautiful Latina, her eyes brown and  hypnotizing. Malcolm couldn't keep his eyes off her. Malcom with no second guessing approaches the beautiful Latina.  Malcom: “Excuse me Miss. the  Her name—Isabella—rolled o ..read more

Out With The Old In With New                 Stacy Meets Joe  As time went by, Stacy's decided to get into the dating scene. Early one morning on her way to work Stacy gas light comes on. Stacy pulled up to the nearest gas station relationship took an unexpected turn. She began dating Malcom's best friend, Joe, and their connection became the topic on Facebook.  The caption was photo of her new beginnings and it read, "The best man I've ever been with, and no, not Malcom." This woman is trying Malcom attention and stir up confusion by p ..read more

 Visualization techniques are powerful tools that allow you to create mental images of your desired outcomes. By vividly imagining your goals, you activate your subconscious mind and align your thoughts with what you want to achieve in life. Here are some effective visualization practices you can try: 1. Guided Imagery:    A. Find a quiet space where you won't be disturbed.    B. Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths to relax.    C. Imagine a specific scenario related to your goal. For example, if you're aiming for  b ..read more

 "Outside The Head Start Building” Morning Chaos  Keith and Lena two people that know each other for since teenagers. They met through Lena father. Lena and Keith would occasionally mess around from time to time but was in a serious relationship. But things took a turn when Lena father passed away. That’s when they decided to take their relationship seriously. One morning Lena was to tired to take her daughter to school that morning so Keith volunteered to take her. The first day of Head Start.  "First day of school, kiddo," Keith said, ruffling Emma's hair. "You excited ..read more

Speaking positive words in your life can have an impact on your well-being and interactions with others. Checkout some steps below: A. Self-Awareness:   Start by becoming aware of your inner dialogue. Pay attention to the words you use when thinking about yourself, your goals, and the challenges. Notice negative self-talk and replace them with positivity.  B. Positive Statements: Make you a  list of positive affirmations. These are short, uplifting statements that you can repeat at any time.   For example:   1. "I can overcome any obstacle."   ..read more

 The rain tapped against the window pane, a continuous rhythm. Lena clutched her phone, her heart beating. Keith had it—her lifeline, her secrets. He'd listened to the missed messages in her phone. "Oh, you can't pick up the phone," the unknown man had said. His words hung in the air, a question mark that had Lena guessing. Who was he? Why did he call? Keith's voice crackled through the line. "Keith’s," he said, his tone a roughly. "Who is this man on your voicemail?" She stood in her sister's living room, the walls closing in. "I don't know," she said. But her voice was a sign guilt ..read more

 Once upon a time, in the heart of an up in coming city, there existed an unlikely pair: Keith and Shante. They were like two matching puzzle pieces, they were the perfect match for each other. Their friendship was a hurricane of chaos, fueled by late-night escapades, wild parties, and whispered secrets. Keith with his I-don’t-care attitude, was notorious for his roving eye. He had a reputation at that time for juggling multiple relationships simultaneously—women. His charisma drew women in, but his commitment issues pushed them away. Friends warned Shante about him, shaking their heads ..read more

 It was the grim year of 1994, when colors meant gangs and neighborhoods signified territories. I grew up in one of the roughest neighborhoods in the city, a place so lawless it had its own set of rules and where fear thrived like wildfire. Our neighborhood was cordoned by brick and mortar and abandoned houses with invisible fences. A neighborhood that always had that one word that kept everyone from coming together. Pride  School was the only refuge from this volatile atmosphere. However, after school was another thing. Like clockwork, every day, as the yellow school bus rolled ..read more