This blog is about all things that speak to Genma Holmes’ heart. My wonderful children and the challenges of motherhood.My business ventures from pest control owner to writing and publishing to continuing to work in the fashion industry. My love of the environment and my work with non-profits that help young people be the leaders of tomorrow. And of course my love of my grandfather’s legacy…politics and social activism that will help change how we see the world we live in.Tumblr (3.0; @genmaspeaks)http://genmaspeaks.tumblr.com/ Mothers, daughters, and grandmothers will spend quality generational time together at Olive...http://genmaspeaks.tumblr.com/post/49400277464http://genmaspeaks.tumblr.com/post/49400277464Wed, 01 May 2013 18:43:00 -0600<a href="http://hbcustory.wordpress.com/2013/04/21/the-few-the-proud-tennessee-states-roger-holmes-myhbcumystory/">The Few, The Proud, The Marines: Tennessee State's Roger Holmes #MyHBCUMyStory</a>http://genmaspeaks.tumblr.com/post/48565389573http://genmaspeaks.tumblr.com/post/48565389573Sun, 21 Apr 2013 17:07:26 -0600 14.00 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ...http://genmaspeaks.tumblr.com/post/23986196495http://genmaspeaks.tumblr.com/post/23986196495Tue, 29 May 2012 01:06:54 -0600birth to bookscommunity partnershipseconomic developementeducationeducation partnersfamilies of colorfamilyfoundationfrist centergiving backgrandfatherGrandparentsinvesting in educationrural communitiesteachers 14.00 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ...http://genmaspeaks.tumblr.com/post/23915982172http://genmaspeaks.tumblr.com/post/23915982172Mon, 28 May 2012 00:14:02 -0600NEAsupport staffcharter schoolschildrencommunity partnershipscounty electioneducating the parenteducationelection 2012families of colorfamilygenma holmeslocal electionslocal school boardslocal school districtsMNPSparental involvementpublic schoolsschool optionsstate legislaturesteachersvoter advocacyWomen’s History Month had its origins as a national celebration in 1981 when Congress passed Pub....http://genmaspeaks.tumblr.com/post/19052853605http://genmaspeaks.tumblr.com/post/19052853605Sat, 10 Mar 2012 05:53:50 -0600text INSPIRE to 99000barbie dollsbusiness womendesignerentreperneursfashionLiving Your Best LifeMocha Market MagazineObama Dolls 2012So Prettie Dollsstacey mcbride-irbywomen history monthwomen in charge<a href="http://genmaspeaks.blogspot.com/2011/10/hal-catos-crazy-onesthe-oasis-center.html">Hal Cato's Farewell to the Oasis Center: The Crazy Ones</a>http://genmaspeaks.tumblr.com/post/10992600408http://genmaspeaks.tumblr.com/post/10992600408Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:36:23 -0600<a href="http://genmaspeaks.blogspot.com/2011/10/dr-susan-edwards-knighted-by-consul.html">Dr. Susan Edwards Knighted By Consul General of France</a>http://genmaspeaks.tumblr.com/post/10898725551http://genmaspeaks.tumblr.com/post/10898725551Sat, 01 Oct 2011 16:53:38 -0600<a href="http://genmaspeaks.blogspot.com/2011/09/richard-diggs-and-tia-brewer-footman.html">Richard Diggs and Tia Brewer-Footman Share How A Bleak Economy Did Not Stop their Determination to Succeed</a>http://genmaspeaks.tumblr.com/post/10615141875http://genmaspeaks.tumblr.com/post/10615141875Sat, 24 Sep 2011 20:25:00 -0600<a href="http://genmaspeaks.blogspot.com/2011/09/30-days-to-losing-weight-brought-on-by.html">30 Days to Losing Weight brought on by Emotional Eating</a>http://genmaspeaks.tumblr.com/post/10550254855http://genmaspeaks.tumblr.com/post/10550254855Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:43:38 -0600<a href="http://genmaspeaks.blogspot.com/2011/09/scott-gordon-ellen-cagnassola-and-chip.html">Scott Gordon, Ellen Cagnassola, and Chip Ivie on Living Your Best Life Radio Show</a>http://genmaspeaks.tumblr.com/post/10316398256http://genmaspeaks.tumblr.com/post/10316398256Sat, 17 Sep 2011 13:06:47 -0600 via milestonemotivation.com http://genmaspeaks.tumblr.com/post/9674269654http://genmaspeaks.tumblr.com/post/9674269654Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:19:30 -0600 I am an entreprenur, writer, and now a radio host . I believe in living your dreams, being...http://genmaspeaks.tumblr.com/post/9269554117http://genmaspeaks.tumblr.com/post/9269554117Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:29:10 -0600A year ago, I volunteered to help with a project for women cancer survivors.  I have participated in...http://genmaspeaks.tumblr.com/post/8505993134http://genmaspeaks.tumblr.com/post/8505993134Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:42:41 -0600beat cancerbreast cancercancer in the homeless communityhomelesshomeless advocateshomelessnessLife Beyond Cancermedically underservedpublic optionthe ContributorWandawomenwomen of colorwomen over 40During the month of March and April, I travel heavily speaking at various events around the...http://genmaspeaks.tumblr.com/post/3988648258http://genmaspeaks.tumblr.com/post/3988648258Sun, 20 Mar 2011 18:59:53 -0600national pest control monthwww.southwest.comblack womenBNABusiness TravelCollen C. Barrettcurbside check-inDelta Airlinesemployees with issuesflight statusGary Kellyherb kellleherLGALone Star PlaneLove FieldNew YorkpeanutsRollin Kingservant leadershipShamu PlanesSouthwest AirlinesTen Minute turn aroundTraveltravel horror storieswomen history monthwomen in chargewomen with issues Dr. Portia Holmes Shields is officially at helm of Tennessee State University. Dr. Shields...http://genmaspeaks.tumblr.com/post/3570959119http://genmaspeaks.tumblr.com/post/3570959119Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:01:11 -0600 This is the first week of Black folks’ holiest time of the year, Black History Month. As Civil...http://genmaspeaks.tumblr.com/post/3132109061http://genmaspeaks.tumblr.com/post/3132109061Sat, 05 Feb 2011 17:43:45 -0600Black communityBlack HistoryblogsCivil Rights Movementcommunity heroescounselingEddie LongEssence MagazineGrandparentshigh school drop outMajorie Harveymary haveryPastorspublic scandalsstevey harveryteen pregnaciesThe OWN NetworkThe Steve Harvey ShowThink Like A Man Act Like A LadyTJMSTwitterunemployment The story of Ted Williams captivated the hearts and imaginations of millions this month. This is...http://genmaspeaks.tumblr.com/post/3046292930http://genmaspeaks.tumblr.com/post/3046292930Tue, 01 Feb 2011 03:37:16 -0600community foundation of middle tennesseeadvocacyalcholismdave ramseyDonald Trumpdrug addictfaith based ministriesfinancial literacygiving backgolden voicehomeless veteranshomelessnessmenMusic Citypat waggonerrehabrel estateStreet Papersstreet vendorsted williamsTrump Tower The tragic shootings in Tuscan, Arizona have left our country shaken to the core. I sat glued to...http://genmaspeaks.tumblr.com/post/2713244174http://genmaspeaks.tumblr.com/post/2713244174Wed, 12 Jan 2011 08:33:09 -0600Christina GreeneABC NewsArizonaarmybias mediaBorn on September 11cable newsCNNcord jeffersoncrimes commited by white malescrimes committed by white youthdrug abusefort hoodFox Newsgabby gifforsgun controlhate speechhealtcare debatejareed lee loughnermedia biasmental illnessmental illness in youthMSNBC diversityNidal Malik Hasanpolitcal rhetoricpunditsracismRep. Gabby Giffordsrepresentative giffordsterrorism Nashville is a city of community leaders in action. Most of those leaders are women on...http://genmaspeaks.tumblr.com/post/2668279830http://genmaspeaks.tumblr.com/post/2668279830Sun, 09 Jan 2011 09:04:22 -0600african american communityamerican cancer societybeat cancerblack womenbreast cancerbridges to carecancer awarenesscancer queensmattie batesnavitar gunterpap smearspelvic examsthe national cancer institutethe witness projectvanderbilt ingram cancer centerThe United Negro College Fund’s (UNCF) President and CEO, Dr. Michael L. Lomax, will speak at the...http://genmaspeaks.tumblr.com/post/2651436348http://genmaspeaks.tumblr.com/post/2651436348Sat, 08 Jan 2011 07:27:37 -0600