Cheryl Small - PFA

05/20/2024

My grandson is a champion💕

04/15/2024

TAXES ARE DUE TODAY, APRIL 15TH.

I am NOT a Financial Advisor or Tax Professional. But, anyone can file an extension electronically by using irs.gov approved sites.

https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-everyone-can-file-an-extension-for-free

File an extension for free with your choice of Free File tax software.

04/14/2024

Come Meet A Black Person

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02/26/2024

As we continue to honor extraordinary figures during the last few days of Black History Month, today we remember Bob Marley, a man whose voice resonated beyond concert halls, amplifying the call for freedom, unity, and love.

Born on February 6, 1945, in Jamaica, Bob Marley transcended the boundaries of his small island, becoming a global icon. As a singer-songwriter, musician, and guitarist, his soul-stirring reggae music struck a chord with millions. Yet, his impact reached far beyond his musical prowess.

Marley's songs became closely connected with the movement toward Black political independence in America and several African and South American nations. His powerful lyrics and infectious melodies helped spotlight the struggles and hopes of these communities, making him the first global pop star to emerge from a developing nation.

Although he never received a GRAMMY nomination during his lifetime, Marley was posthumously recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001. He was also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994, marking his indelible impact on the world of music.

But Bob Marley was more than a musician. He was a visionary who believed in the power of unity, love, and understanding. Through his music, he continues to inspire us to fight for our rights, to stand up against injustice, and to cultivate love and understanding in our hearts.

02/25/2024

As we enter the last week of Black History Month, we delve into the remarkable story of Black Wall Street, a symbol of Black economic success and resilience amid adversities.

Located in the Greenwood suburb of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Black Wall Street was one of the most prosperous Black economies in American history. The foundations of this thriving community were laid by O.W. Gurley, a wealthy African-American from Arkansas. In 1906, Gurley moved to Tulsa, purchased over 40 acres of land, and sold it to fellow African-Americans, paving the way for a flourishing neighborhood.

With the 1910s oil boom in northeast Oklahoma, Greenwood transformed into a buzzing area of prosperity. However, this beacon of success became the target of a devastating attack in 1921.

The Tulsa Race Riot of 1921 was a two-day massacre of hundreds of Black residents by a White mob. The aftermath was heartbreaking – over 800 people admitted to hospitals, an estimated 10,000 left homeless, and a thriving community of 600 successful businesses laid to waste.

Yet, the indomitable spirit of Greenwood shone through the rubble. Despite political efforts to thwart reconstruction, the community mobilized its resources and, within five years, the Greenwood area was rebuilt.

Black Wall Street is a testament to the resilience and determination inherent within the African-American community. It's a powerful reminder that even in the face of adversity, we have the collective power to rise, rebuild, and regain our rightful place.

02/21/2024

Without ambition one starts nothing. Without work one finishes nothing. The prize will not be sent to you. You have to win it.

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

02/05/2024

🔥 At age 15, he took over the family farm and created an irrigation system to control the flow of water to the crops."
🔥 A free, self-taught, African-American mathematician, astronomer, almanac author, and farmer.
🔥 At age 15, he took over the family farm and created an irrigation system to control the flow of water to the crops.
🔥 In the 1750’s, he invented the first clock in America. It was this invention that put his talents on display for the country.
🔥 Responsible for surveying of territory for construction of the nation’s capital in
1791 after the lead architect quit.
🔥 Authored commercially successful series of almanacs.
🔥 Corresponded with Thomas Jefferson, drafter of the United States Declaration of Independence, on the topics of slavery and racial equality.
So who was this.... It was... Benjamin Banneker!

02/01/2024

"Every person is what he is because of the thoughts which he permits to occupy his mind."

~Napoleon Hill

01/20/2024

If your dream is big enough the facts don't matter!

~Ty Best

01/17/2024

Embrace the excellence within you, tackle challenges fearlessly, and let's make every moment count. Today, we're not settling for average; we're embracing greatness! 🔥🚀🌟

01/16/2024