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About Spotlight On Recovery"Spotlight On Recovery" is an outreach and resource magazine geared towards individuals affected directly or indirectly by overwhelming issues.
Previous articles highlighted in "Spotlight On Recovery" include accessible testing for dyslexia for all public school children, Women in Prison, Legalizing Marijuana, coverage of the recipients of the Edison O. Jackson Single Father’s Foundation Scholarship, “Lost Glory”, the Disappearance of the Two Parent Household, Family Planning, Adult Illiteracy, Youth Awareness, Support and Recovery, a column for fathers dealing with “Baby Mama Drama” and a host of talented poets who will stir your heart and soul. |
Letter from the Editor
Robin Graham, Publisher & Editor
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I am the mother of four sons and I know I have my work cut out for me. As I watch my sons grow into men, I have a sense of pride that they know what is expected of them. "No smoking, no drinking, no drugs, no fighting, go to school, respect yourself and others, no baby mama drama, look after each other and give me a hug." The state of the black man is a hard issue to face. The list of issues being with unemployment. They continue with senseless killings, drug abuse, neglect, failing health, illiteracy, gangs, absent fathers, incarceration and domestic violence.
Men who once were the reliable rock that held families together are dwindling and dying in our violent world. Our boys are now as breakable as glass. We may see their behavior and call it "being bad" or "out of control," but it is their pain that is showing and growing. Though there are reasons for losing your cool, such as watching your little sister get shot in a drive by shooting, - - there are no good reasons to take a life or destroy a family. To read more - - - - Order your copy of "Am I My Brother's Keeper?" Robin Graham Publisher & Editor |