KNOW THYSELF COMMUNITY WED.
Will newly elected board members make a difference in the schools?
Buffalo, do you know someone (or maybe even yourself) who goes above and beyond to make a difference in the community; someone that’s sincere, honest and committed, and puts in the work to make our community a better place to live?
On Tuesday, I asked you to give us suggestions at WBLK.com on what we should talk about today on “Know Thyself Community Wednesday”.
Tomorrow is “Know Thyself Community Wednesday” on The People’s Station 93.7 WBLK!
The Buffalo Board of Education held its election yesterday, and it was the largest turnout in three years, with over 11,000 people casting ballots. In 2010, a little over 7,000 people took part in the election process.
If you have a few minutes, check out this very inspiring video set to the music of Imani Uzuri, and always trust and believe in your purpose and destiny.
Daniel Beaty spits powerful words to what it means to "Know Thyself" in this poem.
I received a message on our facebook page Tuesday from Kool-V Liggans. Where he wrote the following:
Brothers have been doggin’ women in their music…Now Beyonce is doggin’ women in her music.
The facts: In 2012 the high school graduation rate for Buffalo Public Schools was 47 percent. One in three adults living in the city of Buffalo is illiterate.
Blessed are those who can please themselves.
--Zulu Proverb
On this day, take five minutes to work with your child on something that grabs them.