April 20th, 2025

A Day in D2 is a GREAT Day!

Yesterday was a beautiful reminder of the power of community and the leaders who make it move. 💪🏾

First, I stopped by a youth-led prayer and park picnic filled with joy, purpose, and play. The kids brought the spirit, and our youth leaders and Pastor Sharkeeta Stevenson showed what it means to lead with love. The Easter egg hunt, family games, and moments of prayer were a whole vibe — shoutout to the village raising the next generation with intention and care.

Then I had the honor of joining Jackie Lewis, Juan Hall, Blanche Penn, and Evelyn Poe and the phenomenal teams from Angels of No Mercy, Break Every Chain, and Their Voices at University Park. Y’all. Easter baskets, brand-new outfits, pizza, games, giveaways. The works! These leaders showed up and showed OUT for the Southwest Blvd Apartments. No red tape, just real love.

To every organizer, volunteer, and community caregiver: thank you. Y’all are the heartbeat of Charlotte. I’m not just running for school board, I’m running with you.

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