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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

Your Life Matters!

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It's been nearly two years since 10-year old Isabella "Izzy" Tichenor committed suicide after an unrelenting battle with bullying and harassment.

After her death, Izzy's mother vowed "to make Izzy’s life matter by speaking out about bullying, racism and the importance of understanding autism so that no other parent has to suffer like she has." - WGNTV/AP News

It is our hope that Izzy's mother receives the platform she needs to defend the lives of chidren that are bullied.

If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please know that YOUR LIFE MATTERS and help is just a phone call or text away. To get help, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). There is also a crisis text line at 741741. For crisis support in Spanish, call 1-888-628-9454.

#StandForIzzy

https://bit.ly/-StandForIzzy-

AP Photo/Rick Bowmer