I'M BLACK WHEN I'M WRITING, I'M BLUE WHEN I AIN'T

Columbus City Readers is a fun and engaging summer reading program for boys in middle and high school. This program is FREE to all participants and includes breakfast, lunch, male mentors, fun reading activities and giveaways. Join us this summer for an exciting summer enrichment experience. For more information, please review the attached information or visit www.ColumbusCityReaders.com. Please register by emailing the name, grade, and contact phone number for each participant to [email protected]. Male mentors and volunteers can also register via email. We look forward to reading with you!!!

It's a misconception that love finds us or that we find love. We have a part in creating the love we need to be whole. We also create lovelessness. We must take responsibility and recognize our power in building a strong foundation of love that can satisfy the needs of our spirit as well as our families and communities. Do not wander looking for love. Do the work and build! #returntolove

It is not what I have in my life but who I have in my life that counts. #realtalk #keeppositivityaroundyou #qualitynotquantityiskey

Nikki's Racism 101 was an inspiring page turner that gave me reflective insight and philosophical validation. Now on to Salvation: Black People and Love by Bell Hooks. She is an author and intellectual I have been anxiously waiting to dig into. I got my shovel ready! ;) #ethicsoflove #hooksthecriticalvisionary

A self-defining truth that you believe in will keep you strong, dignified and without fear. I am clothed in all the above and no one can tell me otherwise! #loveyourself #beconfident #donotfear

I'm hoping to get a lot of personal reading in this summer. I'm allowing the literature to choose me in that I have no set book list. I enjoy going to book stores and looking through stacks until something catches my attention. It feels great reading for the joy and the wisdom. First up, Ms. Nikki Giovanni! #thecommittedwarriorwriter

Tyler and I! This very talented young man has been a joy in my life all year! I'm so glad I get to teach him again next year! Love him! #farewellphotos #lovemystudents

I love me some Eliah! She is one of the sweetest, most loving students I've ever had. She put a smile on my face everyday! I will surely miss her! #farewellphotos #lovemystudents

Miss. Bella and I! She is truly as beautiful as her name implies! Love this girl! I'll miss her. #farewellphotos #lovemystudents

Miss. Adrianna and I! I have had the honor of teaching this lovely young lady for two years and she is such a beautiful spirit. Love her! Can't wait to teach her again next year! #farewellphotos #lovemystudents

My last AA Voice class just finished their final projects! This group of students was a delight to teach. I will miss them! #farewellphotos #lovemystudents

Miss. Logan and I! This young lady is so sweet! I love her and her sister, who I had the great opportunity of teaching this year. I will miss her. #farewellphotos #lovemystudents

Miss Siarah and I! Love this chick! Looking forward to teaching her again next year! #farewellphotos #lovemystudents

My 4th AA Voice class just finished their final projects. This class was tons of fun, full of energy and made our class discussions fantastic! I will truly miss them! #farewellphotos #lovemystudents

My sweetie Teresa! It was a great experience teaching this bright and beautiful young lady! Love her! #farewellphotos #lovemystudents

My 3rd AA Voice class just finished their final projects. I will miss this class and their good morning energy and smiles. #farewellphotos #lovemystudents

Work Hard. Stay Humble. #nuffsaid #dailymantra #soul-fullsunday