Co-hosts Scott Murray, Stacie Martin, and Rhiannon Graham share their personal experiences as children of single parents and the lessons learned, such as the importance of hard work and resilience.
Rhiannon highlights that 90% of Chicago Public School students are raised by single parents and discusses her success plan curriculum to support these students.
Stacie emphasizes the need for community support and the creation of a positive legacy.
They encourage single parents to celebrate their achievements and seek help from their communities. Rhiannon also mentions her efforts to create awareness through legislation recognizing the gold tinsel ribbon for single parents.
Scott Murray provides historical context about National Single Parent Day, created by President Ronald Reagan in the 1980s. Stacie discusses the importance of community support for single parents and the role of organizations like Parents Without Partners. Rhiannon shares statistics about the high percentage of children in Chicago raised by single parents and the importance of providing role models for these children.
All encourage single parents to celebrate National Single Parent Day by taking time for themselves and their families. Rhiannon suggests simple ways to honor single parents, such as making a special meal or taking a break for self-care and Stacie emphasizes the opportunity and importance of community support and the role of organizations in providing assistance and encouragement to single parents and their children.
To connect with Scott Murray, email him at scott@murraymedia.net
To connect with Stacie Martin, email her at smartin@singleparentadvocate.org. You can follow Single Parent Advocate on Facebook and join their community.
To connect with Rhiannon Graham, email her at rhigraham4@gmail.com
To connect with Jelesa Warren, you can find her on Instagram @Jbirdflew or on You Tube here:
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