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Don't Ever Forget

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In an effort to erase the truth of our nation's racist foundation, we have witnessed a tidal wave of efforts that seek to erode our true experiences and history. To combat this injustice and to help ensure that our stories are told and never forgotten, we present to you "Don't Ever Forget!"

This page will serve as a resource and everlasting reminder of the experiences, events, hopes, and people that have made a difference in this lifetime and that should never be forgotten.

This is a work in progress, so please visit, share, and reach out to add your ideas and content!

https://bit.ly/-Dont-Ever-Forget-

Photo: EJI on Lynching

They Are Televangelist #Hypocrites!

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Dear Hillary Clinton, Brack Obama, & Arc Initiatives of DC,

I know you are watching and I have words for you.

In a previous speech that you gave, you proclaimed “Now, I have always believed that women... are agents of change, we are drivers of progress, we are makers of peace – all we need is a fighting chance,” but apparently, in reality you thieve and steal what God has given people to complete their God-given work.

To the world that is watching, Arc Iniciatives, Barack Obama, and Hillary Clinton are apparently responsible for stealing my massive settlement over a year ago, and they tried to cover it over the last year by subjecting me to multiple layers of attacks, blocking my employment opportunities, racist discrmination, and they tried to dismantle my organization and give it away to other people because to them, my skin is too dark.

Apparently, I suffered for creating The Look of Love, an organization that addresses hair care and institutional racism in our nation's foster care system. But's what's interesting is I was never consulted about the attorneys that were hired for the case and when all was said and done, they all disappeared with the well over multimillion dollar settlement.

All that they have put me through is so indicative of the tarditional Lynch Mobber mentality that gleans the Black community for our votes, undermines our progress behind our backs, and hangs us from a tree while their friends and family look on for the enetertainment.. It was racism, colorism, a blatant disregard for my humanity, and greed that compeled them to runoff with my settlement.

You preach democracy, eqaulity, and justice, but true to form you are racist, bigoted, hpyocrites.
Televangelist #HYPOCRITE!

Respectfully,

Niya Parks

The Art of Healing

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"Black history tells powerful stories of innovation, perseverance, triumph, and celebration but also stories of loss, tragedy, trauma, and pain. Historically, African Americans have turned to art for its inexplicable healing powers. There is healing in African American spirituals and in praise dance; in African drums; and in beatboxing, in storytelling, and in rhythm and blues." - Ashley Tucker, LOC

"But there is also healing in the beautiful experience of black hair beading, braiding, combing, pressing, and weaving. It's our way of connecting our spirits and elevating ourselves during times of pain and struggle." - Niya F.H. Parks

To learn more about the magical art of various hair expressions, please visit:

https://bit.ly/Hair-Braiding-As-A-Healing-Art

Original photo by CAI

The Look of Love's Inspiration

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When funding allows, The Look of Love sponsors free hair care and training services for the foster care community and others in need, but do you know what inspired the organization, and what gave birth to its concept?

In the article “Children in Foster Care are in Dire Need of the Community’s Support” the organization's founder highlights the institutional racism in our nation's foster care system that gave rise to the adverse treatment that many African American children and others experience in our nation's institutions.

With all of the progress that we have made as a society and as human beings, it's truly unfortunate that Black children still aren't held in the same esteem and compassion as all the other children of our nation and the world. It's unfortunate that they aren't looked out for equally and that their tears don't matter. From child welfare to law enforcement, to healthcare, education, and beyond, the experiences of Black children are discounted, discarded and of no concern to far too many.

The disregard is alarming and unfortunate, and it is this experience that propelled The Look of Love into existence. To learn more, please be sure to visit our website.

"Heart of a champion"

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Here at The Look of Love, we extend our sincerest sympathies to the family and friends of Jonathan Lewis, a teen who died defending the life of a younger child who was bullied. According to Jonathan's father, "Jonathan was a loving, giving, kind, fierce young man who loved community and caring for others... Lewis Sr. said his son wanted to join the US military and was preparing to come to live with him in Austin, Texas. He said he hoped his son’s death could be a catalyst for greater efforts to tackle a rising tide of youth-on-youth violence."

If you or anyone you know is a victim of bullying, please seek help. Click the link below for resources, prevention strategies, and how to find support.

Anti-bullying Resources: https://bit.ly/Anti-bullying-Resources

Read on here: https://bit.ly/Remembering-Jonathan-Lewis

A Prayer For Israel

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"I have called on You, for You will answer me, God. Turn Your ear to me. Hear my speech. Show Your marvelous loving kindness, You who save those who take refuge by Your right hand from their enemies. Keep me as the apple of Your eye. Hide me under the shadow of Your wings, from the wicked who oppress me, my deadly enemies, who surround me" - (Psalm 17:6-9).

On This Veterans Day, We Honor All Who Served!

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On this Veterans Day, we extend our sincerest gratitude for the proud men and women who throughout history have answered the call to protect our nation. In honor of their lives and all that they have given, we exhort you to learn more about this very important holiday.

Discover more and please visit:

https://bit.ly/History-of-Veterans-Day

https://bit.ly/6888th-Battalion

https://bit.ly/-NMAI

Photos by Spencer Platt, Getty Images & US DOD