b'We cant sanitize history or pretend it didntI believe there is greatness in everyone. So many happen. Truth is absolute. I know that if I focus on certain things, itpeople have been so deeply marred and hurt that they have really will have an impact on me. To stay on a new path, I must let history go.hardened their hearts and dont trust anymore. This is the time to throw off all the masks we have been wearing for decades and come back I try to stay away from talking politics, but I believe banning truthto the child in us so we can reach the childrenso we can help the doesnt help the children. Even if they cant say it outwardly they remainchildren grow and develop to become the people they were created to suspicious that the truth must be true. be. They need leadership to help them realize how important they arehow valuable they are. This is the time for humanity to come together.COVID took so much away from our children and now, with all the division in politics, no one is focusing on the heart of the child. Because we needed to survive, people started operating from their heads and forgot about their hearts. Many children, especially those without adequateFouch Sheppard serves as an technology, got left out in the cold and became confused. advocacy coordinator for the Palmetto Our children are not prepared to be true leaders. I dont know whatGoodwill Senior Community Service our country will look like in 15 years if our national consciousnessEmployment Program (SCSEP). She doesnt change from separation to togetherness. My hearts desire is for children to understand the truth of who they are and that theyrehas received commendations for her here for a purpose. They need to know people are caring for them aswork addressing the difficult problems individuals not because of who they are connected to or what theyunique to urban complexes and was have, but because theyre individuals full of gifts, talents, dreams and ideas that need to be birthed to save our earth. appointed to the South Carolina foster If I were standing before an audience of Chambercare review board in 2012. She has a business members today, here is what I would say:degree in clerk general office and an a helping hand extended to someone harried by life events will kindleassociate of science degree in human their kind acts toward others. Lending your talents to a cause you care about will fill your hearts and give you a sense of purpose whileservices from Trident Technical College bettering the world for everyone. Serving others is a powerful, spiritualand is a member of New Zion Reformed practice. When you serve others, you share the love and care of God. Everyone should be encouraged to call upon faith to move forwardMethodist Union Episcopal Church.courageously and confidently.36 CHAMBER RETROSPECTIVE250 YEARS'