You may know the poet, writer, author, dj, engineer, Alpha, former-athlete. But do you know the man, himself? Perhaps not…because the man himself barely knew himself. For years he was busy working feverishly in his profession in an effort to satisfy an image; but forgot about him in the process. -Marc Lacy
Category Archive for: Project 50/50
Daddy didn’t want me. Mother tried to abort me…  Jeremiah 29:11 states that God had plans for me. Plans for good and not for disaster; ones that give me a future and a hope.  Abortion Failed  -Anonymous
25 years after my mother was diagnosed, I felt a lump. The doctors said I’ll see you in a few months but I insisted that they see me now. After a mammogram, ultrasound, and a biopsy, I was told I had Stage III breast cancer.  18 nodes were removed during surgery Now, I’m cancer free…
Bad decisions caused my entire world to crash. Just when I thought I had freed myself of those bad decisions, the unthinkable and unplanned happened. The unplanned, that shook my life up yet again, turned out to be the greatest plan; greatest joy of my life. Her name is Kayden. Christy Goines-Large
Incapable of waking from this nightmare- I should have died or at least lost my mind on August 29, 2010. The death certificate says she died of a gunshot to the head, but the real culprit was her broken heart. I couldn’t save her… Searching for a new reason to live, I discovered God’s plan…
Growing up in an all white city, I was taught that love had “RULES”… Ones that I broke often. I had a child out of wedlock. Shunned and lonely, I didn’t let it break me… I learned from it. I learned who to listen to and who to trust. I learned that Love is not…
Scarred, physically in 1992 through surgery Scarred, emotionally in 2007 and again in 2009 through deception Shattered but still not broken. My scars are a life line; without them I would not be here. Without them I would have no testimony. No weapon formed against me shall prosper. -Calandra Terry
“Morbidly Obese†is the term the doctor used. You are 4ft. 11 inches and you weigh 260 lbs. You have the top three killers of African Americans: Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, and Sleep Apnea. Loose weight…or die! I have lost 106lbs. -Katina L. Walton
Possessing a Doctorate, I finally found my niche as an educator! But this passion comes with challenges. I love my family; I love this job. Walking in faith is not always easy. But I still hold on to God promises. Understanding that whether I turn to the left or to the right, my ear will…
Why Do I Volunteer? To be a symbol of hope to our youth who still have a fighting chance if they can learn how to do it right. To guide and show them the result of choosing the “Road Less Traveled” over peer pressure and ignorance. -Johnny Keith