September Newsletter : Fall Edition
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Black Men That Will Change Your Life
Abu the contractor, Yorker Handyman services
Abu is gifted in mathematics making all of his cuts precise and his work exceptional. Abu does not paint. Work completed: reframed front door, replaced back door, tiled the kitchen (571) 991-0687 Facebook @yorhms
Dom the gardener, Augie’s Aeration Services
Dom learned about landscaping from his father. Dom is easy going and tactical. He devised the plan to work on the yard a half at a time. This gave me time to adjust to the increased watering requirements of sod and gave him time to analyze if the sod would take to my once dehydrated and rocky terrain. The worst yard on the block is now a contender for the best yard on the block.
TJ the handy man, TJ Jackson Services
TJ offers handy man and personal training services. Work completed:emptied and organized a shed, removing multiple insect nest in 100 degree wheather. Replaced 2, 20 year old exhaust plans. Hauled /removed bricks and debris, delivered /hauled rocks for back yard landscaping.
TJ the trainer, SWOP (Slight Work Open Hips)
Hair Therapy member Alicia has worked with TJ training three times a week for the past few months. He hosts a private out of gym experience. Alicia’s review boasts of boosted self confidence and a sculpted refined shape. 571-316-9509 IG:SWOPTraining
Chef Christian, DownSetEat
Chef Christian provided such a lovely spread for my birthday his chicken was well seasoned and the rice was the most creative compilation.
I reached out after the festivities to learn more about meal plan options. I opted for getting a pan for the week since I do not have the need to stick to small portion meals.
I have a standing order with him every Sunday. The weekdays run smoother knowing what I am having for lunch/dinner from Monday -Wednesday.
Specialties: meal plans, weekly orders, catering, private dining (703) 398-2377 IG @DownSetEat
Chef Ricky
Chef Ricky prepared a private dinner for three on my birthday and a private dinner for approximately 13 people for my cousins birthday. Chef Ricky is quiet when he is working and personable when he speaks. He is enthusiastic about creating customized experiences. He provided a sangria that was handmade and received rave reviews. Specialties: catering private dining special occasions (301) 542-5035 IG @Chef_DMV
How Virtual Brunch Turned into a Book Club with Dr.Miles Davis
Feeling a bit blue about the impossibility of a face to face 2020 Brunch Tour I took a shot at having a virtual brunch on May 31st. It was great, we spoke about the current state of the world, race relations, safety, stress and the importance of therapy. Guest appearances were made by Dr.Groff (reverend and educator) and Ms.Jackson (licensed therapist). We set a date to meet up again on Juneteenth 19th.
During the Juneteenth meet up my sister NikkRich (professional photographer) was on the call. She spoke about the artificial urgency to work with Black people that has been created in the Hollywood photography industry and how it has affected her choices on who to work with.
Following the trend of meeting on holidays the July 4th call was more of a welfare check in. Discussion was centered around questions such as: Did anyone give into celebrating July 4th? If yes why? How do we feel about White people asking us if we are okay? How do we effectively respond to what is going on?
After much private deliberation with my peers Dr.Miles Davis joined the call to offer a few words of perspective and instantly we all be came enrolled in an unofficial class of history and critical thinking.
Currently the sitting president of Linfield University in Oregon, Dr.Davis challenged us to start with ourselves, protect our family, check on our neighbors which strengthens the community, join causes that support our beliefs and lastly, vote. He also recommended that we read the book “ The Mis-Educated Negro” by Cater G. Woodson and promised to join to the next call if the group completed the book.
Screen shot from July 4th
I am not much of a reader and I pushed through the assignment by listening to the audio version on Kindle in order to complete the book by the due date Sept 9th.
Wednesday Sept 9th, 2020 was my first time using a book as a reference to address my modern day concerns with my peers. It was an engaging and positive experience. Dr. Davis’s next suggested read is “The Souls of Black Folk by W.E. Dubois”. The recommendation was warmly received by the group. The next discussion is October 23rd at 8:15 P.M.
Screen Shot from Sept 9th Book Review Discussion
Read with me and join the next discussion if you can.I use Facebook meeting room. I promise it is more refreshing that going back and forth on Facebook or feeling hopeless and concerned alone. It is the temporary reset that we all need.