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Welcome To Chicago, 2017 / #thisAmericanQuilt #education #empowerment #God

ā€œHow is the gold become dim! how is the most fine gold changed! The stones of the sanctuary are poured out in the top of every street. The precious sons of Zion, comparable to fine gold, how are they esteemed as earthen pitchers, the work of the hands of the potter! Even the sea monsters draw out the breast, they give suck to their young ones: the daughter of my people is become cruel, like the ostriches in the wilderness. The tongue of the sucking child cleaveth to the roof of his mouth for thirst: the young children ask bread, and no man breath it onto them. Lamentations Chapter 4:1-4 Without a vision the people of the city fail. Existence becomes a daily exercise in survival that repeats itself on itself.  Without true education, the children are left to their own devices. Violence, drugs and gang warfare ensues.  The young and old princes of the land fall short. The peopleā€™s children refuse to listen. Their hearts know that the love is no...