Ink Spot Feature

In the heart of Fort Wayne, Indiana, a movement is reshaping how youth are guided, supported, and inspired. At the center of it is Rapheal Davis, former Purdue basketball star and the founder and CEO of the Crew Life Foundation.

Today’s story features an interview with Toni Irby, a master stylist, entrepreneur, and visionary leader, highlighting her impact on the community and her journey in finding her passion for life. We discussed her background and the challenges she faced early in her career which motivated her to persevere in her pursuits.

As you look at the picture what immediately comes to mind? For many of us it’s the constant reminder of two talented young women who were forced (at no fault of their own) to be the featured story all season long for the WNBA this past year.

Anthony Edwards is one of the NBA’s brightest stars and universally recognized as not only the future, but arguably the face of the entire league! I, for one, enjoy watching him play as he has a “flair” that reminds many fans and experts of a young Michael Jordan.

Now before I go into this piece (and alienate myself from my friends and family that are in fraternities and sororities) I want to preface this story by expressing my condolences for the family of Caleb Wilson (Southern University A&M in Baton Rouge Louisiana) who died from allegedly being hazed by fellow fraternity members back in February of this year.

“HOSPICE CARE” what immediately comes to mind when you hear this word? I would think that thoughts of fear, nervousness, and frightening would be a few of the words that many of us would use to describe our thoughts.