Black Star Project

I was invited to attend the Project’s sixth annual Daughter Daddy Dance. It was held at the Little Black Pearl Workshop. It was a well-​attended event and, I suspect, it created a setting for special memories for a number of attendees.
I appreciate the fact that Phillip Jackson and Black Star have sustained and transformed to remain au courant with community needs. I remember when the little ads for mentors would pop up in various local papers. More recently, I have referred several youth for much-​needed but unavailable tutoring over the years and those who have actually made it to a session have remained for years. Black Star is making a difference.
I watched Phil Jackson today as he both managed the annual event and frequently stopped to greet a male invitee or tell a little girl that she looked nice. He struck me as genuinely aligned with his divine purpose in that moment and that always pleases me.
Two recommendations on improving today’s event: Comtinue to move into larger facilities as the growing number of patrons justifies this and avoids discomfort and accidents. Also, use the opportunity to reach so many Black males with healthier food. Food can still be tasty but given the health disparities faced collectively by Blacks, an event diet of more veggies and less starches, fried fare and salt will do its part to keep these men around for the precious girls they accompany.
Thanks, Black Star, and keep up the good work!