RECEIVING AFFIRMATION

RECEIVING AFFIRMATION

My brothers: When we cannot receive love and affirmation from each other—we will never be able to attain the healing we so desperately desire. Living in a state of heartache, wearies the soul and takes the life out of living. I know this pain so well, which is why I #CryLikeAMan daily until we can collectively heal and be whole.
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In this clip, I want you to observe my beloved young brother Van Lathan’s hand begins to fidget when I start affirming him—then it becomes still when I cover it with mine. My brothers… when we cover each other with prayers, affirmation and support—we heal and our souls are stilled.

Self Esteem

August 21, 2020

When young people have high self-esteem, they tend to have better peer-to-peer relationships, they bounce back from disappointment more quickly, and are more likely to succeed at the tasks they want to accomplish. #EncourageOurYouth #WeLoveDetroitYouth

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A Smile Is Worth A Thousand Words

August 20, 2020

Did You Know?– Your body language can affect your mood? So if you feel down, force yourself to smile, it’ll make you feel better!

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Responsibility Of Being A Role Model

August 18, 2020

Attention Parents: As your child gets older they need you to be engaged in their lives just as they did when they were younger. As our children get older and more independent parents tend to be less involved.

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Solid Bond

August 17, 2020

#DidYuKnow that rather than telling your children what NOT to do, you should teach and show them what they SHOULD do? 💡 Data from the Child Development Institute suggests that practicing this will improve communication, nourish a positive relationship and establish a solid bond between…

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Love Is What They Need

August 14, 2020

You cannot teach a child you do not love.” – Jawanza Kujufu #WeLoveDetroitYouth

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The Creation Of An Amazing Production

August 13, 2020

For the Keys 2 Life Virtual Camp, we’ve had the pleasure of working with amazing and talented young people who have dedicated their time this summer to being respectful, determined, and focused; and they’ve finished strong! To display this incredible talent, and to spark this…

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Amazing And Talented Young People

August 12, 2020

Here it is! The Keys 2 Life Virtual Camp Ending Performance: Dare to be Different! For the Keys 2 Life Virtual Camp, we’ve had the pleasure of working with amazing and talented young people who have dedicated their time this summer to being respectful, determined,…

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Our Campers ROCKED It!

August 11, 2020

Our campers ROCKED it!! If you didn’t get to tune in, check out our Facebook page to watch ‘Dare To Be Different’ on our recent lives. Here are some shots of our amazing campers!! • • #TheYunion #Detroit #Youth #summercamp #virtualcamp #performingartscamp #virtuallearning #waynecountymi #youthdevelopment…

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Saving Chastity

August 7, 2020
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Free Lunch And PPE Giveaway

August 6, 2020

Set your calendar reminder and come get in on our last free lunch and PPE giveaway is today. We’re looking forward to seeing you 😎😷 #welovedetroityouth #lovingyouthunitingfamilies — at The Yunion.

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Keys To Becoming A Successful Music Producer

August 5, 2020

Please join us in thanking Diamond Platinum music producer Denaun Porter for taking an hour out his day to eagerly share wisdom with our Keys 2 Life summer campers. He shared so many “keys” to becoming a successful music producer, that all of the campers…

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Life Skills Leadership Development

August 4, 2020
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Life Skills S.W.A.G. (Boys Edition)

August 3, 2020

We’re at the half way mark with our campers. Check out what they’ve been learning; boys edition. #welovedetroityouth #lovingyouthunitingfamilies

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Life Skills S.W.A.G – Girls Edition

July 31, 2020

We’re at the half way mark with our campers. Check out what they’ve been learning; girls edition. #welovedetroityouth #lovingyouthunitingfamilies

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Focus

July 30, 2020

Focus (verb.): to concentrate on something and pay particular attention to it.

Our campers are focusing HARD on their performance, to make sure it’s one of the best ones yet!

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“Dare To Be Different” Production

July 29, 2020

Our campers continue working HARD on their production of “DARE TO BE DIFFERENT” !!! We can’t wait for everyone to see it in a few weeks!! • • #TheYunion #Detroit #Youth #summercamp #virtualcamp #performingartscamp #virtuallearning #waynecountymi #youthdevelopment #detroityouth #welovedetroityouth #lovingyouthunitingfamilies #servingouryouth #keys2life #Dare2BeDifferent #SummerCamp #MakingItWork #consistency #wordoftheweek

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