Lawrence-Generations Family News Letter
- Jesse Greenwell
- 22 hours ago
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Lawrence-Generations
Newsletter August-September
2026 LATE SUMMER(Election) EDITION
One Vote, One Rock: It’s Time to Swing
Hi Fam,
The Moment Is Here
Election season is upon us, and it is time to make things right. The ads are loud, the misinformation is spreading, and the distractions are designed to keep us divided and discouraged.
Do Not Feed the Narrative
I am tired of hearing our people speak negatively about voting. When we say voting does not matter, we feed the very narrative designed to suppress our voices.
We need to talk to our kids, especially the young adults, preparing to vote for the first or second time—and make sure they understand:
· where we came from;
· what was sacrificed to get us here; and
· where we are still trying to go.
Remember the Power of One
Reach deep within yourself and remember that freedom was once won, but the current establishment is steadily chipping away at it. We cannot afford to sit back and assume our voices do not matter.
Do not sit back and think, “My one vote does not count.” One is a powerful number. The Bible reminds us that it took one rock to bring down Goliath—so get out, swing your rock, and trust that it can land where it needs to.
Stay Informed and Stay Engaged
As a young man who started without a college degree, I fought hard to reach success. I did it by remembering what my parents told me: no one is going to hand it to you. So, I voted, stayed informed by reading about upcoming global trends, and kept an ear out for what was happening politically, both locally and nationally.
Today, there are young African Americans with degrees, drive, and a willingness to work, yet many still cannot find opportunity because of current policies.
To me, it feels like reverse DEI—(IED)—blowing up opportunities for our people and for others who are educated, qualified, and ready to contribute.
The Question Before Us
What are you going to do about it?
Note: By using the term IED, I do not condone violence or encourage it in any way.
Article By Jesse Greenwell
LAWRENCE UNIFIED FAMILY - COOKOUT 2026
WE HAD A GREAT TIME
SATURDAY JUNE 13TH, 2026
SEE SOME OF THE PICTURES BELOW
Get out and vote: Your Vote Counts
Yes, the candidate we need to get the job done, and family.
NEW BOOKS ADDED TO THE FAMILY LIBRARY
Please see the following books submitted by our family authors.
Are you an Author? Please submit your book(s) for posting.
Visit the library or click on the book link to support our family authors.
If you are an author, please feel free to submit your work or someone else's if you believe someone in the family will enjoy reading it.
Star Crusher - ITDF The Picture Book
Author Jesse Greenwell
The Family Events
Upcoming Events
LUGC Winter Fundraiser Lottery - Tickets coming soon.
LUGC Spring Dance, April 17th, 2027. More information to follow (Stay tuned).
LUGC 2027 Family Cookout (More info to follow).
September 12, 2026: Morgan State University Alumni Scholarship Dinner, Dance, and Awards Program. One of our own will be honored: Nathaniel Lawrence
September 13, 2026: BUMC Women's and Men's Day at Bethesda United Methodist Church, Valley Lee, MD.
If you have an event you would like listed, please send it to the email listed below.
lgadmin@generations-lawrence.com.
POET'S CORNER
Submit Your Poem
Here's a poem I wrote a few years ago for my nieces and nephews to read for my mother's 85th birthday.
(THAT’S MY GRANDMA)
SHE FALLS ASLEEP WATCHING TV
(THAT’S MY GRANDMA)
BUT SHE NEVER FALLS ASLEEP LOVING ME
SHE ALWAYS DISCIPLINE ME WHEN I AM BAD
(THAT’S MY GRANDMA)
AND SHE STILL DISCIPLINE MY MOM AND DAD
SHE HAS CANDY, CHIPS, SODA, ALL THE GOODIES I LIKE
(THAT’S MY GRANDMA)
IT’S NOT FOR ME BECAUSE SHE LOVES TO SNACK
SHE GIVES ME ALL OF HER LOVE AND SHARES HER PATIENCE
(THAT’S MY GRANDMA)
GRANDMA ANNIE IS THE MATRIARCH OF MANY GENERATIONS
WE LOVE HER
(THAT’S MY GRANDMA)
Author Jesse Greenwell
Reunion 2023 Photos
Please see the photos and the video from the Family Reunion on 5/27/2023 at Solomons Annex.
If you would like to join the Lawrence Unified Generations Committee(s); please email
lgadmin@generations-lawrence.com. Please include your full name, email, phone number, and the committee you would like to work with.
I know there are skills and talents in this family, and we need them all.
Jesse Greenwell
Support Your Family Businesses
If you need HVAC work we have family members that are certified.
So far we only have four family members businesses listed.
Maryland to California and beyond, Doctor, Custodian Engineer, Lawyer, or HVAC, etc. we need to support the family.
YOUR BUSINESS COULD BE HERE THE NEXT NEWSLETTER
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