Special to the Arizona Informant
Black History month offers some people an opportunity to explore information that they normally do not think about. For the millions of Black people that live Black history each day , it is an opportunity to celebrate the rich heritage of Black Americans. Earlier this month, former South Phoenix Justice of the Peace and former Phoenix City Councilman Cody Williams visited with students at the Steer school to share some Black history and encourage them to follow their dreams.
Williams, born and raised in the valley, has generational ties to South Phoenix and has a genuine concern for the youth in the area. He encouraged the students to become better servant leaders. He shared with the students that there are various opportunities for them to succeed. They should not be focused only on sports and entertainment but also, other jobs. He gave an example of working in the court system. “There are tremendous opportunities within the courts.”
Judge Williams shared with the students that there are ten basic things to remember
#1 – Your Privilege to Drive Can Cost You Your Ride if you don’t follow the rules of the road!
#2 – Life is About Consequences so Think and Use Common Sense!
#3 – Keep It Legal; Listen to People Who Care and want the Best for You!
#4 – you are a role model. Your Siblings look up to you and Want to Be Just Like You.
#5 – People Are Always Watching You! If you break the law Your Siblings might choose to break laws, too!
#6– Be Thoughtful! Think about the people around you as you make your decisions.
#7 – Peer Pressure is Real! So, Put Positive Peer Pressure on your Peers and help them Do the Right Things!
#8 – Stay Focused! Success is not achieved over night.
#9 – There are 100’s of high school classes and college majors to choose from. Change direction if you need too but Don’t Quit!
#10 – Remember Learn all you can while you can because Knowledge is Power!
BE OPEN TO CHANGE!
LISTEN & LEARN!
READ, READ, READ!
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