âTell them about the dream.â
Those words, uttered by gospel singer Mahalia Jackson, prompted one of the most powerfully wordedâand largely improvisedâportions of a beloved speech.
âI have a dream,â Martin Luther King, Jr. said.
The rest is history (you can watch it here)âand today and every day, Iâm so glad youâre here.
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Welcome to our weekly advice column, courtesy of Grace: Sheâs the big sister who shares her own mistakes so you can avoid making them, the coworker who builds you up to ask for the raise you deserve, and the friend who is always happy to listen.
We all need someone like Grace in our corner. Submit your own questions here.
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Are you sure nothing is âoff the table?â
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Dear Grace,
Can we really talk about everything here? Can we talk about racism, politics, marriage, children and how wild the world is?
â Incredulous in Illinois
Dear Incredulous,
While I wish you didnât feel like you had to ask, I appreciate your question and anyone else who may have wondered it but never written in. The short answer to your question is, âYes!â This community and my advice columns are here to talk through anything and everything.
I get why you might be skeptical (and even Incredulous). Some of the topics you named can feel like taboos or arguments-waiting-to-happen, but thatâs why I started this column in the first place: To give women like you and me a chance to be honest about our struggles, questions, and feelings, no judgment. Most of life isnât black and white, Incredulous, and my goal is to give us a space to sort through the shades of gray together.
No matter the topic, there are a few truths that I try to always remember when Iâm giving (and getting!) advice….
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Itâs Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and that means people throughout our nation will honor his legacy by intentionally setting out to help others. What are you doing for the Day of Service?
Itâs really encouraging to see so many peopleânot just in Virginia, but across the countryâgive of their time and talents to benefit others on this special day.
Iâd love to hear how youâre celebrating. Or if youâre unable to participate in a service project today, Iâd definitely be interested to shout out some of your favorite local nonprofits in Fridayâs newsletter. Drop me a line at amie@couriernewsroom.com.
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This week, weâre taking a different approach to our âeventsâ section. In honor of service projects taking place across the commonwealth today, weâre highlighting three warming centers that utilize volunteer help.
If youâre able to visit and serveâor give a monetary donationâthese locations provide opportunities to positively impact community members in need.
Inclement Weather Shelter
1900 Chamberlayne Ave, Richmond
Daily from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m.
MHC Warming Center
603 Memorial Blvd, Martinsville
Open 7 p.m to 9 a.m. in temperatures below 40 degrees
The Menâs Hope Center
203 W. 19th St., Norfolk
Shelter beds available nightly for men
Weekday services open to men and women from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Amie Knowles, with content from Galvanize Together. It was edited by Kimberly Lawson. Amie is a lifelong Virginia resident and mom to a fantastic 8-year-old who loves PokĂŠmon.
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