“But you, dress yourself for work; arise, and say to them everything that I command you. Do not be dismayed by them, lest I dismay you before them.” Jeremiah 1:17 ESV bible.com/bible/59/jer.1…

“And I, behold, I make you this day a fortified city, an iron pillar, and bronze walls, against the whole land, against the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests, and the people of the land.” Jeremiah 1:18 ESV bible.com/bible/59/jer.1…

“They will fight against you, but they shall not prevail against you, for I am with you, declares the Lord, to deliver you."” Jeremiah 1:19 ESV bible.com/bible/59/jer.1…

“In all toil there is profit, but mere talk tends only to poverty.” Proverbs 14:23 ESV bible.com/bible/59/pro.1…

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I was reading the biblical genealogies, and ways God’s word gives numerical lists of specific items and all of a sudden I was reminded that in the economy of God...#DetailsMatter

“The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe. A rich man's wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall in his imagination.” Proverbs 18:10-11 ESV bible.com/bible/59/pro.1…

“Light dawns in the darkness for the upright; he is gracious, merciful, and righteous.” Psalm 112:4 ESV. #SitWithThisTruthForAMinute bible.com/bible/59/psa.1…

Black Panther leader Fred Hampton was killed by the police and FBI 51 years ago x.com/i/events/13348…

How do you get more Black Male Educators? Listen to the ones you have! I had an amazing time facilitating a focus group with LAUSD Black Male Teachers. Shout out to Austin Beutner, Cheryl Hildreth, Jared Dupree and Andre Spicer for your leadership. #ExcellenceOnDisplay

Advice to self...Don’t be this one of these folks-“Nevertheless, many even of the authorities believed in him, but for fear of the Pharisees they did not confess it, so that they would not be put out of the synagogue;” John 12:42 ESV #TruthOverConsequences bible.com/bible/59/jhn.1…

Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. John 17:17 bible.com/bible/59/JHN.1…

As we enter 2021, we celebrate 40 years of God’s faithfulness to the ministry of The Urban Alternative. 🙏🏾

“For Jews demand signs and Greeks seek wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles, but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.” bible.com/bible/59/1co.1…

Both wisdom and leadership are inseparable and underrated assets. Moreover, these are two keys to evaluating the state of our nation and addressing that which ails us. Leaders are servants of the people and it is with wisdom that they must serve. No Excuses! No Options!

Coming April 2021

“So then each of us will give an account of himself to God.” Romans 14:12 ESV bible.com/bible/59/rom.1…

“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world."” John 16:33 ESV bible.com/bible/59/jhn.1…

A great meeting with our school principals leading the Black Student Achievement Program. Thank you for all your work to raise English and math proficiency with targeted high-impact intervention and instructional programs. #IBelieveInLAUSD

Great day Loyola Marymount University as the LMU School of Education Family of Schools hosted/partnered with LAUSD for the second convening of the Black Student Achievement Plan (BSAP) Leadership and Equity Academy for Principals (LEAP). Thanks to Alberto M. Carvalho for coming out to support. Michelle D. Young