Pastor Eddie Seals – my spiritual hero

When my father pasted away in 1996 I felt alone. I felt that there was no one above me; everyone else was my equal. My bosses, my professors, my elders were people I could learn from. Yet I was my own man and I had just as much to offer as the next man. As I grew within my career, so did my pride. I eventually learned the importance of humility. I learned that regardless of how much of a leader or maverick I may want to be, I needed men in my life that I could submit my allegiance to. I sought out leaders and men of high integrity that I could mimic for my own continual growth.

After many years of a difficult search, I unfortunately found very few mentors that I could respect deeply. Every man needs a spiritual leader, mine is Pastor Eddie Seals, founder of the Church of Destiny.  Eddie and I grew up in the same neighborhood and even as a childhood friend, he always carried himself with strong intelligence and a record of making good decisions.  With him as my spiritual Sheppard, my strength is multiplied. He married my wife and I, and continues to serve as the commanding voice that evokes God’s grace in my life.

Everyone needs a spiritual guide…everyone

America I am

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Tavis Smiley is a journalist who has taken it upon his self to be a barer of truth to not only America, but to African Americans.  As celebrities, as well as average human beings, we have an opportunity to choose our impact.  

“America I Am” is brought by Tavis Smiley,  it is a traveling African American museum that exhibits the indelible imprint of African Americans on this country.  Through more than 150 rare historic objects, documents, photos and multimedia that have shaped American culture, we can find our pride.

My non-profit organization will be co-sponsoring a large group of African American men of all ages to attend the exhibit at the California Science Center Exposition Park, Los Angeles later this month.  Young and old, all in suits and ties to display our progress and our pride.  United we learn, united we stand, united we remain. We encourage everyone to experience history while the exhibit is here in Los Angeles (or touring in your town).

Tavis Smiley… Being a Hero by awakening our consciousness of our Heroes

The unknow slave statue

Champs de Mars, Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

Statue honoring Haitian unknown freedom fighters using the conch shell to make a rally call of freedom.

Be a Hero yourself

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When mentoring is done right, it is a transference of values and a world view

Bill Strickland
CEO
Manchester Bidwell Corporation

If you’re a man with a clean conscious, speak with a clean conscious and the world will know

Wyclef Jean

Haitian immigrant, musician, ambassador of the true interest and needs of the Haitian people…The MLK of Haiti

Romaine Harris – Past, Present & Future

My son

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My hero, my Dad. The kindest handler of his business, courage under fire yet cool as a late-night breeze.  I am who I am because he was who he was, and he cared enough to let me know him.  Fathers, take your place.

 Who are your true and real life heroes?

Are we living the dream?

Will Smith Week – Black Hero of the year – 2009

Will Smith is my choice of Black Hero of 2009 for being on the top of his game. Success, Intellect, Self actualization, Family devotion, and Social Contribution. I have posted a link (on the right margin) on my site of Will Smith, I watch it almost daily. I’ve searched my entire life for worthy heroes. I am starting to find them. I hope to be a hero myself someday. Thanks Will for the inspiration.

If he can do it, we can do it.