Sharon Pratt Dixon became the first African-American woman Mayor of a Major city. In 1990 She was elected Mayor of Washing, D.C.
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This week Dr. Tanya has asked us to opine on this quote in regard to blogging insights; “If you get tired, learn to rest, not quit.” ➰➰➰ I have followed so many bloggers that have quit blogging. I don’t know why they just abandoned their blogs but lack of motivation is one of the reasons. […]
Do not give up!
Thank you Catherine Hamrick for this Post
Three years ago, I received a call from Mark L. Baynard, an aspiring author in Montgomery, Alabama. His story’s compelling twist dropped me into a chair. Mark’s family “collectively” wasted more than 100 years in prison. He bluntly related the challenges he overcame after his own release. Then he divulged how he exhorts others to join in the journey to end the cycle of crime and prison in our communities.
We shared a friendly networking conversation about the genre of memoir, indie publishing, professional editing, and book promotion. In February 2015, Mark released 100 Years: A Journey to End a Vicious Cycle (accessible with his other publications on his Amazon page).
These days we face a divide in our country. However, Mark communicates a unifying voice and practices positive actions. As a youth advocate in a state-run facility, he works closely with students to instill structure and discipline in their lives. Mark is also the founder…
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Journey 100 Years (Mark's Life After Prison) 