“Sometimes, breaking the mold means you'll be misunderstood. Yet, staying true to your pace, your journey, and your truth is paramount. It's a lesson deeply rooted in history, even in the life of Jesus.” The modern black trailblazer walks a tightrope. On one side, they're praised as heroes—overcoming odds, rewriting narratives, and bringing change to their communities. But on the other, they're weighted down with colossal expectations.  The responsibility of lifting generations, saving kin, and being the ever-resilient beacon for everyone can be staggering.

After five long years of hard work, setbacks, and comebacks, I decided to close the church that my team and I had built from the ground up. Like most big decisions, this one didn't sit well with everyone. Most folks didn't understand why I would make such a move when things finally starting to look up. As I journey through life, I find myself treading the difficult path of being misunderstood.