THIS Sista Checkin ….we will check in with our Sista circle & send emails to elected officials together. So... we're checking in and Checkin' folks. *insert head tilt* Okay! There are elected officials in positions of power who need to hear from us that we expect them to do their job. Don't worry. I'll send […]
Not to be confused with Hot Girl Summer ;-) This Sista Checkin we're discussing the big wins 1M4 and our Sista circle have experienced over the last few weeks. From the Attorney General stepping up to investigate Terrence & Ferrone's case to the upcoming Co-responder conference next week...and all the interviews, highlights, & features in between...we're grateful! Going into […]
1M4 has been busy making some power MOVES and this Sista Check-In, we’re pulling back the curtain! First Up… Our 1M4 Brand Video/Commercial is almost completed but we want your feedback before we put the finishing touches so make sure to check your email to see the first draft! The Cherry On Top... Our MCU […]
I guess ALL our checkins are BYOB :-) but you get what I mean... you may need a little "sip sip" for this one. Brittany and I are back from a national conference and we’re ready to share some of the much needed conversations that took place but also...let’s be real (because that’s what we’re here […]
We’re equipping them with strong mental health so they can continue to build a better world even when we’re not here. And this Sista Check-In, we’re bringing in back-up to help us all better understand how to do that! We’ll be sitting down with Amber Palmer who is an Educational Diagnostician and Dana Billups, M.D., […]
As a supporter of 1M4, you know more than anyone that we are "mad" about more than just police violence. It's violence period. And if you’ve been watching and/or monitoring the latest stats, news reports and stories coming out on gun violence...you’re probably just as enraged as I am. Which is why we’re using this […]
For us, we’ve got more than just your typical pens and pencils on the list.. We’ve got: ✅ Pandemic Worry ✅ New School Environments ✅ Political Climates of The Classroom (aka where do these teachers stand?) ✅ World Problems (aka exposing our kids to a world not currently meant for them) In light of this, […]
(This Check-In will not be live.) To the mamas that need a moment to just catch their breath, this check-in is for you. These last few Sista Check-Ins, we’ve been talking about a lot. We’ve covered the pressures we’re all feeling as the school year gears up again, the rising crime rates and unchecked violence […]
This Sista Checkin is ALL about games and laughter! Do you have a competitive spirit? Need a little levity to lift your spirit? If you said "yes", then this Sista Check-in is just for you! We will laugh, compete, laugh some more, and of course check-in on one another. Make the time to kick back, […]
The rate of suicide and suicide attempts for Black youth has increased in recent years. As of 2018, suicide became the second leading cause of death in Black children aged 10-14, and the third leading cause of death in Black adolescents aged 15-19* 1M4 can not ignore this data. So we are addressing it directly […]
We’ll be back on Oct 20th with so much to share regarding what we’re doing and how you can help. The “tea” will be hot and the impact will be felt for generations to come. Be SURE you’re on our email list to be kept informed!
1M4 has been busy over the last several months. Tonight, after we checkin with one another, we’ll share just what we have been working on and ways you can support the work. This year has been a season of moving forward in spite of fear and insecurities and we are proud of ourselves. Feel free […]