Cheneka T. Is.......

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I'm Cheneka, simply put!! I'm a Mother, Author, Business Owner and Co-Founder of Women Who Network, LLC. I recently became a published Author: Strategically Being Mom. Book number 2 is currently in the works. A series on things I've learned while being a Single Mom. I was born to help heal others through my words and actions. My greatest Joys are my children and to help others. You can find me on Instagram; womenbldgnetwrk( business) neka_th( personal).

Thursday, July 23, 2015

Let US Live...


I have so much to say that I don't know where to begin. I live in the South, I'm a single mom ( boy and a girl), I'm black and if I do say so myself: I'm a Smart Chick...(book smart and street smart). However, the latest untimely death of a black woman( who could've easily been a sistergirl of mine) has left me in my feelings..

I carry a hidden fear for my son. I want him to grow up, speak his mind and advocate for causes that are important to his heart BUT at what cost will he pay? 

My daughter is on her way to middle school. She was President of her school
(via Student Council), participated in various after school clubs and currently enrolled in the dReam Jr Debutante Program BUT will that be enough? 

I used to fear her standing at the bus stop, so I walked with her and stood at the top of the hill. With my son, the fact that he's 4, extremely vocal and has no fear puts him in a different category than her. 

I'm raising them both( with the help of our village) to be outstanding young people is  that enough? 

Will it protect them from the fate of Trayvon Martin, Eric Garner, the Charleston 9 or Sandra Bland? 

When will it end? When will our lives matter? I'm sure as I read more on this case, I'll have more to say but today, I just had to get this off my chest.. 

I take pride in being a Black woman. I'm raising my children in the same manner. Black is beautiful. Why can't the rest of the world see the beauty I see? Yeah we do crazy things as a race but all races do. Trust Me! 

Today Loves, love on everyone around you. Let them know they matter. I just did.. 

Signed, 
We ALL matter 
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8 comments:

  1. God'sChosen1July 23, 2015 at 3:35 PM

    Sis, I have been wondering the same thing!! Will we EVER be able to teach our children enough or will we not teach them enough to protect themselves. I just read an article in the St. Louis American that was written by the president of Fontbonne University in St. Louis explaining to people why the need for "Blacks Lives Matter" is an important issue right now. Good piece, sis!!

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  2. DoubleUJuly 23, 2015 at 3:46 PM

    Great Read Sis! #BlackLivesMatter

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  3. KiraNicoleJuly 23, 2015 at 4:12 PM

    I echo your sentiments. It's tiresome to see a different DEAD black face every week in the news. I'm growing weary and want to just shut it all out, but I know I can't. I can only hope that people will finally see the value in our lives and that we will also learn to value our own lives a little more *sigh*

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  4. MsBtoyou!July 23, 2015 at 8:19 PM

    Everything that is going on in this Country makes me sad. I pray that our Children don't have to deal with any of this but I know the truth..they will. I will continue to raise my daughter to Love God and know that He has the last and final say!!

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  5. ElleSunshineJuly 23, 2015 at 9:14 PM

    I completely concur, sis! Very well stated.

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  6. UnknownJuly 26, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    Well said!!!!! I don't have children and that's something that I do fear having them and they have 2 deal with this taught hatred. My heart hurts concerning this manner. Thank you for being a voice and allowing me access to your heart!!!!

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  7. UnknownJuly 26, 2015 at 10:09 AM

    Very well said. It seems like it's no longer enough to teach your child to be smart and well behaved. Parents now have to prepare their young children to avoid being killed by the police for no fault of their own. ... sad

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  8. UnknownJuly 31, 2015 at 4:16 PM

    Very well said!!!

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