By Brianna Rae April 3, 2015 The very first “Writers for Justice” was held this last Saturday, March 28th, marking the establishment of many similar events to follow. Described as a “spontaneous collaboration” between Sabrina “Heymiss Progress” Madison, Lisa Bauer, and Lee Hayes, “Writers For Justice” grew from a Facebook group, sparked by […]
Showing Up In Love
By Heymiss Progress April 3, 2015 Dear Progress: What is the best way to provide financial and other means of support for Andrea Irwin, mother of Tony Terrell Robinson, Jr.? Dear Community Member: I recently sat down with Andrea again in her home to gather the answer to […]
3 Ideas to Leverage Your Power
By Heymiss Progress March 20, 2015 These ideas are meant to get you moving. I encourage YOU to see them as only the beginning of moving towards intentional change. Dear You: I’ve been asked countless times over the last week from folks across the community, “What can I do to help?” […]
Know Your Worth!
By Heymiss Progress March 6, 2015 Dear Torn: (Follow up to, “But He’s In Love With Me”) Last week I asked that you think about Bell Hooks’ definition of love: “love is a combination of care, knowledge, responsibility, respect and trust”. You asked should you work things out with your ex or try […]
But He’s In Love With Me
By Heymiss Progress February 20, 2015 Dear Progress: “Ok, so here's my story, I recently decided to take a break in my long distance relationship because he was acting really distant and there was such a sudden lack of emotion and affection on his part. For laughs, we'll call this guy Denzel. […]
Dare to be a Queen!
By Heymiss Progress February 13, 2015 Dear Progress: What if you have convinced yourself you are better alone, because in all other relationships, you’ve given too much of yourself away and have ended up hurt? Dear Find Yourself: Oh, so you’re going to allow all the times that you got […]
Mama, Love Your Life!
By Heymiss Progress February 6, 2015 Dear Progress: What are your thoughts on being a single mother and dating? Dear Mama: If you’re feeling ready to get back out there I’d say… Go out there and get it gurl! Here are 5 tips to consider: 1. Understand that it […]
Deal Breaker?
By Heymiss Progress January 23, 2015 Dear Progress: How do you handle it if your kids do not like the man you are dating? Would you stay with him or would you let him go? Dear Reader: There are many factors to consider. First and foremost take your kids concerns […]
Played, Again!
By Heymiss Progress January 16, 2015 Dear Progress: “I have a young friend who is pregnant, and her boyfriend hangs around for a while, then goes out and cheats on her, takes her money, has her pay his bills, etc. She said she's done with him but then he pops back into […]
This is The Year: Local leaders give their wishlist for 2015
By Rob Franklin January 9, 2015 2014 was a year full of huge events. The loss of nine African American lives by the hands of the police. LeBron James returned to Cleveland. The Ebola scare came and went. Dr. Dre became the first hip hop billionaire. Domestic violence and parental discipline practices made […]