In times of change, I’m reminded of Psalm 46:1: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” While recent policy shifts threaten to undermine decades of progress, our community’s resilience has never stemmed from political favor but from an unshakeable spirit and divine purpose.

We’ve weathered storms before. Each challenge has made us stronger, wiser, and more united. Today’s uncertainties are not roadblocks but opportunities to demonstrate the unwavering faith and determination that defines our community.

Our churches remain beacons of hope. Our businesses continue to grow. Our youth still achieve excellence in education. These foundations of community strength cannot be dismantled by any administration.

Remember, we are descendants of those who turned slave spirituals into freedom songs and segregated neighborhoods into thriving communities. Our progress has never been given – we’ve earned it through persistence, unity, and faith.

Let’s view this moment not as a setback but as a divine calling to strengthen our resolve, deepen our faith, and recommit to uplifting one another. Our history shows that when pressure increases, so does our determination.

Stay encouraged. Stay united. Stay faithful. The same God who has brought us through countless trials stands with us today. Our best chapters are still being written.