Episode 3 1/2 Special Edition: Marcus Young | Project AK-47 CEO\Founder
I had the amazing opportunity to interview the CEO and Founder of Project AK-47 Marcus Young. When I first heard about Project AK-47 I knew I had to find out
Labor Trafficking and Signs to Look For
I am always looking for stories and information to gain more insight into the world of human trafficking. It’s often a dark place to be in, but there are people
Emerging Young Leaders and Human Trafficking
Last week I had to honor and the privilege of having dinner with two of the U.S. Department of State’s Emerging Young Leaders Awards Program recipients. Jose Alejandro Rodriguez (Panama) and
What Kind of People Will Be in the Fight?
Friday April, 27, I attended a Local Prayer Gathering put on by the IJM Austin Advocacy team. This team is headed by the Austin Team leader Jaime Peasantes. The local
How Eric Martin is Sparking an Abolitionist Revival
Interview by DW McKinney Eric Martin first captivated my attention four years ago during a youth leader orientation. What I quickly noticed about Eric–besides his undying love for Australia–is that his
SEVENTY PERCENT…This Is Why You Should Care
When I began this journey to help combat human trafficking it started with a dream. Not only was the idea given to me in a dream, but it was confirmed
Sarah Parker Redmond
On Saturday March, 24th there was a March For Our Lives rally in Washington D.C. and across the United States. This was in response to one of the deadliest school
Frederick Douglass
In 2016, I had the honor and privilege of hearing and meeting the great-great- great grandson of Frederick Douglass at the Slave City Summit in Austin, Texas. His name is
Harriet Tubman (a.k.a Moses)
For those who are familiar with Black History, you have a grasp on who Harriet Tubman is and what she did. Unfortunately, abolitionist, like Tubman, are hardly (if even) mentioned
I Am An Abolitionist
Okay…I am not going to assume I know what you are thinking. But just in case…Yes, I am an abolitionist. In the month of February, Black History Month, I dedicated