Category Archives: Black Lives Matter

Healing is NOT Linear. Keep Overcoming and Realigning!

So many people have lost so many people. There’s no getting around that fact. I’m here to let you know that you are not alone. I’m here to share with you that your healing is not linear —so don’t expect yourself to not have a moment to cry, to not have a moment to breakContinue reading “Healing is NOT Linear. Keep Overcoming and Realigning!”

We are Black History!

On this Day in Black History On February 1, 1960, four freshmen from North Carolina A&T State University walked downtown and “sat-in” at the whites-only lunch counter at Woolworth’s. They did not leave until it closed that day. Who were they? Four Black college (NCA&TSU) freshmen, Joseph McNeil, Franklin McCain, Ezell Blair Jr. and DavidContinue reading “We are Black History!”

Cicely Tyson is now an Ancestor Amongst the Stars

News outlets everywhere continue to report the transition of Hollywood Queen Cicely Tyson. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends and all lives she touched. Enjoy our photos collected from across the Internet—capturing the essence of her majesty! Her autobiography is already a National Best Seller! What’s your greatest memory of her? FeelContinue reading “Cicely Tyson is now an Ancestor Amongst the Stars”

Reflecting on a New Era of Action…HERstory is MYstory too…

Witnessing Madam Vice President in action today was greater than I could have ever thought it would be! Every time I hear or see Madam Vice President in the media my heart smiles! Kamala Harris has been sworn in as vice president of the United States, becoming the first woman, first Black person and firstContinue reading “Reflecting on a New Era of Action…HERstory is MYstory too…”

Your Purpose Matters!

On the fifth day of Kwanzaa, we light the candle representing the principle Nia, or purpose. It encourages us to look within to not only set personal goals, but also to choose goals that benefit our community. Check out this Kwanzaa shopping list from 🔥 #IGNITEyourLife with Toy Parker™️ 🔥 https://www.amazon.com/shop/toyparker?listId=20K4IQXXKKQZN&ref=inf_list_own_toyparker Are you ready toContinue reading “Your Purpose Matters!”

It’s Past Time to Humanize Being a Person with Melanin! (End Institutionalized Racism)

My heart and prayers go out to Jacob Blake’s children and the countless other children and witnesses who are now traumatized for life. This country must atone for its millions or dare I say trillions of sins against the people who built this country on their backs through both free AND unjustly paid labor. 🔥Continue reading “It’s Past Time to Humanize Being a Person with Melanin! (End Institutionalized Racism)”

We Still Want Justice Beyond Symbolic Gestures

We helped build this country and deserve the civil liberties and “justice for ALL” that this Republic promises to Americans. We are Americans. Stop systemically killing us. End systemic racism and rebuild this country to be a true land of opportunity and actual United States that we declare we are!🔥 While many important truths areContinue reading “We Still Want Justice Beyond Symbolic Gestures”

Looking Back to Increase Presence while Pressing Forward: A Juneteenth Celebration & Reflection with New Revelation

As a American who is called Black only because of a social construct called “race” that was created to oppress humans who have melanin in their skin, I come to you today to invite you to have a very timely #CourageousConversation. Many surely will see the videos and ask me, “Toy, have you always celebratedContinue reading “Looking Back to Increase Presence while Pressing Forward: A Juneteenth Celebration & Reflection with New Revelation”

One of Many Steps to Help End Systemic Racism: Support Quality Black-Owned Businesses and Partner with US

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