The Golden Rule—treat others how you wish to be treated, and love your neighbor as yourself are principals to live by. It is this guiding light that is needed more today than ever as we face the curses of fear, anger and division on a daily basis. It is upon this cornerstone that change occurs...

Domestic violence does not have a type. Perpetrators do not discriminate. People of all races, gender, age, religion, socioeconomic backgrounds are impacted by this spirit breaking, bone crushing and sometimes deadly behavior. There are many indicators the relationship is unhealthy and headed down a destructive path; however, none of that sticks out as problematic. In the scheme of things, it is not a big deal. The idea of a boyfriend is nice. When he becomes possessive of time, isolates her from friends, it feels a bit flattering. Somewhat a barometer of how much he cares.

By Troy Vincent Sr. We all have big dreams and we imagine what and where we want to be in life. Let’s focus our intentions, our actions and our commitment to allow these dreams to play out in our lives. Are your dreams just imaginary or have you put pen to paper? Dreams don’t become reality...

By Tommi Vincent During the National Football League Draft, we hosted the moms and sons of the Walverly-Belmont Bulldogs of Nashville, TN. We were asked on many occasions why not invite the fathers. There was an assumption they would have a greater appreciation for the experience. There is a very simple explanation why the moms...

By: Desiré Vincent Levy Almost three years ago, my husband, DeAndré and I launched Our Issue to raise money to support the ongoing effort of processing over 11,000 neglected rape kits that were found in an abandoned Detroit warehouse. We joined the effort of many individuals and a few organizations that were active across the...

By Tommi Vincent On July 24, 2018 I took a site visit to Humphries Elementary School in Atlanta, Georgia to evaluate the school community, and determine if it was the next location for Vincent Country Safe Zone Activity Day during Super Bowl week. Every student deserves to receive a high-quality education with equitable resources available...

By Tommi Vincent Why does voting matter? It is an opportunity to allow your voice to ring throughout the nation. This year, for the 2018 midterm elections, our son Taron will have the opportunity to vote for the first time! That is a big deal. He will be traveling home from Ohio State University to...

During NFL Draft week in Dallas, TX, we had the honor and privilege to serve the St. Philip’s School and Community Center. VINCENT COUNTRY along with our selfless sponsors and volunteers sowed intentional seeds of fun. By Tommi Vincent A child’s ability to have fun is extremely important. We must never take fun for granted. If children do not see adults having fun, what do they have to look forward to?  A child’s eyes capture their outlook on their future. Our objective was to create a carefree SAFE ZONE of activities...

By Desiré Vincent Levy. Partially excerpted from aclu.org Earlier this year, I, along with my parents and husband DeAndre, travelled to Alabama with the Faith and Politics Institute for Congressman John Lewis’ Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage. We visited civil rights monuments in Birmingham and Montgomery, Alabama, before heading to Selma to commemorate Bloody Sunday. As we reflected on the...