As we look at our modern world, the 21st
century has brought many changes to our way of living, thinking, environment,
culture and faith. Some would say we
have come a long way in terms of medical research, new technology, television, social
media, entertainment, designs and operating systems. However, in just looking ahead, we are facing
some new giants including global warming, consumption of natural resources, new
diseases and how to feed a growing global population. And yet, no matter how much progress has been
made, some things have not changed as we continue to struggle to overcome
issues along the color line, civil rights, social justice, poverty, economic
disparity, war, corporate greed and yes… even
some common sense.
Our urban communities do not need
more bystanders, onlookers; naysayers, and detractors, but needs more stakeholders,
connectors, healers and mentors. It
needs more people who are interested in improving the quality of life for all
residents regardless of their socioeconomic status and race. It needs more people who understand the
golden rule and who put it into practice every day… rain or shine. Its needs more people who are concerned about
getting the work done, regardless of who gets the credit, honor or the award. H. Ross Perot, the once independent Party
Presidential Candidate in 1992 and 1996 once stated… ““When building a team, I always search first for
people who love to win. If I can’t find any of those, I look for people who
hate to lose.”
So, how about it… can we count on
you?
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