The New York Times' "The Way North"

A journey by Damien Cave and Todd Heisler as they travel up Interstate 35, from Laredo, Tex., to Duluth, Minn., chronicle how the middle of America is being changed by immigration. Along their journey, they ask a great question:

What does it mean to be American?

Link to series on NewYorkTimes.com

A Generous Sulley Muntari

While the press spends its time focusing on the actions of a few misguided fans, it neglects to shed light on the good that occurs.

Focus on You.

because I said I would.

DUI driver takes full responsibility for his actions. Embarks on a mission to drive folk who under the influence of alcohol home. Donates any funds he receives to a good cause(or not).

Reddit post here.

Images.

Be kind.

Color Splash Heroes

Gift from the neighbors

 and nephew derpin' it.

Hidden Village at CSUDH

Summer Wedding Style + Color Palette

Pull Together

An excerpt from a speech given by my professor Dr. Bender:

"My mentor, Dr. Alex Norman, a prominent African American Professor Emeritus out of UCLA’s school of Social Work – at my own MSW graduation – said: We are all community! Harambee! And from my Jewish culture and religion; we likewise say, Al Ti Frosh Min Ha Kehilah. Do not separate your self from the community. These emerging scholars, social activists and Social Workers that are publically recognized here are thus connected. May we all embrace community as have they! Ma Tunda ya Kwanza – with the fruits of all of our harvest! "