A Salute to Men

I was recently gifted with my great-grandfather’s original ordination papers and his preaching license! What makes these two documents so extremely special is they are dated back to 1919 and 1927! My great-grandfather’ name is Henry L. Williams and although I have not done a complete genealogy report I do know he was very instrumental in preaching the gospel in Central Louisiana. He was affectionately known as “The Black Angel”! He helped to establish churches throughout Central Louisiana. What a legacy to leave! So the papers are a true treasure to me, I felt the pride and an instant spiritual connection holding those papers in my hand and heart. This all was very gratifying because I was ordained March 2006.

So this is dedicated to a new member of “All My Men”, the title of my first book. This is a celebration to all our male ancestors who consciously chose to prepare a better society, environment and world for us. I am reminded that our forefathers were strong, brave men who overcame tremendous odds, battles, injustices and wars for us – their generational offspring.

I salute the bravery and courage it took to survive, all the while looking ahead to future generations of family members. The old gospel hymns they sung; the prayers they prayed for us; and the visions of a brighter future, all of these remembrances somehow make me stand taller with my head held higher, proud to be here living in the space that was craved out for me by my ancestors.

Our men past, present and future, I choose to hold you up in honor and respect. Why? It’s my choice to love them with all the love I have for another. I choose to because I love the male energy – my perfect complement.

Excerpt from “All My Men”, ‘Men from all walks of life have shared with me. Young men, old men, black men, white men, Asian and Hispanic men, professional men, blue collar and laborers. Family men, career criminals, homosexuals, the corner drunk or wine-o as we called them as kids. All chose to share with me as only they could. They all chose to protect me, in the way they knew how, they all loved me and today that is simply enough to keep me going and loving them in return.’

To you the reader I ask you to commit your thoughts and comments of ALL OUR MEN to be of your highest consciousness. Choose to love, honor and respect our men. Build them up. Support and encourage them. Perhaps 100 years from now, one of your descendants will be gifted with a written documentation indicating the positive contribution you made for the betterment of all humanity. Let’s Celebrate – It’s A New World Order, as Curtis Mayfield sung about on his last recorded album.

With much Love and Light!!!!
Sandyn

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All My Men – At a time when so many African American men are often cast in a negative light in much of the media, “All My Men” articulates a side of many of these men one does not see or hear about. Compassionate, courageous, determined, inspirational; are some of the words that describe the men mentioned.

“All My Men is beautifully written…contagious...it tugged at my heart. Sandy poured out everything. No holds barred”
Judge Mary Ellen Hicksnn“I was in the belly of the whale when I received All My Men. After reading it, I was uplifted and encouraged”
Pastor Carl Booke
n* * * * * * * n With affirming affirmations and poems throughout, ‘The Rose Garden’ unlocks the hidden beauty and power found in all women at different stages of their lives and in many different situations.

“Sandy Rodgers has reached deep within her soul to discover the secret of the ages, healing the feminine energy”, said Rev. Dr. Barbara King, the Founder/Minister of Hillside International Truth Center.

According to Dr. Na’im Akbar, Professor of Psychology at Florida State University, “This manual will help any woman to ‘weed’ her garden and cultivate the beautiful roses of their being.” n

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