“I’m from West Africa. I was born in Cameroon. I’m here for my education. Back in Africa, I always strived for a higher opportunity. I always seek to acquire knowledge and learn new things. Traveling is another way of learning. It’s a kind of adventure, … Continue readingEducation is his ‘treasure’ and key to his future
“I saw homeless people when I lived in Oklahoma. But it’s nothing compared to what it was like the first time I went into downtown Houston. What I saw there really bothered me. These people are living in boxes on the sidewalk. And other people … Continue readingHeart for the homeless: ‘You give them a hand up’
“I’ve done a lot of different things in my life. I worked at a prison. I got an armed security license and worked in high-risk neighborhoods. I was a volunteer firefighter. I had a private investigator’s license. I’ve had bounty hunter credentials. I worked on … Continue readingNo ordinary jobs for this go-go-go woman
She came to my attention on Instagram. I followed a link to her GoFundMe page, where she was seeking short-term financial help. The first line stood out: “I was laid off when I filed a sexual harassment claim.” Her story is long and complicated. Too … Continue readingSexual harassment claim leads to layoff
“I’m 43, and right now I serve and bartend. But I don’t want to be doing that when I’m 60-65. So I’ve got to do something to educate myself. “After high school I went into the Navy for a little while. When I got out, … Continue readingAt 43, he gives college education another shot