While today is a sacred time to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, I also choose to celebrate those who live with purpose, passion, and power.
On this Memorial Day, I pause to honor, celebrate, and express deep gratitude for my pastor, my
@morehouse1867 brother, and my friend — Pastor
@mikewalrond . Today, I celebrate his birthday, his unwavering leadership, his tremendous impact, and his steadfast commitment to excellence. I honor his indomitable fortitude and the spirit with which he continues to advance and embody the love of God and the example of The Carpenter. And I thank his wife, my
@spelman_college sister
@drlakeesha and beautiful children for sharing him with us.
The way we honor those who have fallen is by choosing — every single day — to be a living example of love made real. Love living.
Here’s a look back at a powerful moment from early last month in NYC: the inaugural
@thedreamcenterharlem gala hosted by my church,
@fcbcnyc, under Pastor Mike’s visionar...