Kim Rogers: A Phenomenal Woman

I've always said that I don't offer balance throughout this blog. It seems that most of the focus is placed on the bad things or more gossipy topics, but I think today is a good day to give credit where credit is due. I know she don't do what she do for attention or accolades but I would like to tip my hat to Mrs. Kim Rogers, founder of the KeKe B Foundation. Kim, like many other women of our community, is a testament to the power of hop, courage and resilience of a loving mother. I don't know how she does it but she has chosen to take a stand when others would have buckled under pressure. Her dedication and courage has touched so many people in so many ways. The work she's doing through the KeKe B Foundation will be a beacon for many generations to come and the she many never realize the impact her courage has made in the lives of others. But despite it all, she is still pressing forward. Kim does not want another parent to experience what she had to experience and I feel that is the reason she's able to keep a smile on her face, and a dance in her heart. I also thought about how Kim is so compassionate about justice everywhere. Not only does she sponsor the Annual KeKe B Foundation Domestic Violence Walk/Vigil but she also hosted the Trayvonne Martin Hoodie Event. In case you didn't notice, the night she held the Trayonne Martin rally was the same night the Lumberton Board of Alderman voted to terminate the employment of Dennis Hobson. We're still waiting on Justice for Trayvonne, but on that night, we received some Justice for the youth of Lumberton. I know I spend a lot of time speaking on things that some feel are unpleasant, but I have my moments where I feel that others should be recognized for all they do to make this community, this world better. So Ms.Kim. . "Because you are a free woman,born of free women, who are born of free women, back as far as time begins, we celebrate your freedom. Because you are a wise woman, born of wise women, who are born of wise women, we celebrate your wisdom. Because you are a strong woman, born of strong women, who are born of strong women, we celebrate your strength. We are here to speak your name because of the way you made for us. Because of the prayers you prayed for us. We are the ones you hoped would make you proud because all of your hard work makes all of yours part of something better, truer, deeper. Something that lights the way ahead like a lamp unto our feet,as steady as the unforgettable beat of our collective heart." We thank you for all that you do and knowing you has made me want to do better. Keep on Keeping On. .We Love You. .and may God continue to bless you. . Peace and Blessings! *excerpt from Pearl Cleage. ."We Speak Your Name"