Healing and grief are emotional not only for the family but for the community. From the babies to adults are affected. Love and hope must be at the forefront of are healing and pain.
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Ako Abdul-Samad
@akoabdulsamad
Peace Be Upon All. District 34 Representative Of The People. Serving My Community & Protecting Our RIghts! Wanting To Hear From YOU!! Your Voice, My Voice
Des Moines, IAJoined March 2010
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Bringing n the New Year’s can b enjoyed & fun. Each one of us must take the responsibility to make it safe. Keep all disputes home. Put the guns down, watch how much you drink. Remember you have a family who loves you. Let the New Year bring joy not pain. Who’s with me? One love
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Tonight’s guests are Attorney Al Parrish, Betty Andrew and Ivette Muhammad. What is Justice? How can we address it and do you understand the consequences? Don’t miss this one!!
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“If we understand our differences, then our similarities will have substance . First step is to have real conversations. 
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Some times we may think we are out of season and we feel alone. Then we look up and find that we are not alone and we receive help to carry on. We do not know what circumstances one is in. So do not be judgmental especially when you can lend a hand.
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I believe a baby red tail hawk joined my out side birds for feeding this morning. I am not sure that was all good. My heart doctor said he was happy with my eating and exercise regiment. Are you taking care of yourself? wow vacation coming soon!!!!!!!
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Grand rising, first snow and out feeding the birds. A relaxing morning, inside feeding my animal family and listening to Patti LaBelle.  I continue to work on self love and learning how to relax. Stress can kill, I want to live. Do you???
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I want to thank all who supported me. Being re-elected was not possible without the peoples Vote. A special thank you to April Wells and the campaign team. Yes, the struggle is real we can and must win. Your Voice, My Voice.
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This is the last day you can vote early. Your Voice needs to be heard Tuesday November 8th. The ads and people have been negative. You can be positive because your time is used for good trouble and change. Vote
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Thank you DSM for selecting me as one of the sages over 70. It is a honor and a blessing. Congratulations to the Sages before me and to those I share the stage with.
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You want to see a change politically. Then you need to vote. That is your voice on November 8th. Your vote can make a difference in more way then you can imagine. The struggle is real we can and must win.
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It is your choice who you let around you. You want people who support your growth not stifle it. It is also ok to need a hug just know the difference between a hug with love and a choke hold with a phony smile. 
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When you reach the stage where you are more focus on your life and less on someone else’s. Your creativity, growth, peace, love of self and other will have substance. You also will be able to live life. 
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To my friends and family, someone has created a fake page and are posing as me. Do not respond to any messages. I have reported this. Thank you. The struggle is real we can and must win 
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Literacy is an issue for our babies. We will have a discussion on how to improve it how to serve our babies and resources. Join us 7:00 PM for real conversations tell your friends and family they don’t want to miss this program. Live on Facebook remember the struggle is real.
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If it is hard for you to be happy and your miserable maybe you need to learn to love and forgive yourself so you don’t spend your time trying to hate on those who have. The struggle is real we can and must win.
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It was a successful and one of my best Frompain2power workshops. Diversity and inclusion will not just be a buzz word for these employees. They Learned that we must understand differences so that our similarities have substance. 
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My decision to start cooking at home was a good one just have to be consistent. Even those it was late. I fixed butter milk biscuits stuffed with salmon, shrimp and cheese. Actually they were pretty good. I forgot to take a picture. Next meal.
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I have seen and dealt with this for over several decades. The beauty of it all those folk are not my teachers.
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Golden surprised me this morning. Wanted to hang out a while. I have been busy I think he missed me.
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I am asking for your support to represent you in district 34. Nov. 8th Your Voice, My Voice
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A very young man-child who’s father(Rev. Rob Johnson) is introducing him to real life experience. Always sharing our stories and giving him the love and nurturing needed to live life. I was honored and humbled to share the stage and also be called papa. The struggle is real.
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Look forward to seeing you at NOCE 5:00-7:00 PM for the Iowa Legislative Black Caucus Fundraiser: Stepping Up For Justice.. Invest in helping make change. The struggle is real we can and must win.
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Serving people is not a job it is a blessing. Over 55 years I have had many ups and downs. I have learned many lessons. I stand on many shoulders and have been honored to meet great people. I have also learned to respect people for who they are and where they are at.
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Grand rising, meeting people from urban and rural Iowa at the State Fair was educational. Time after time I heard how we must work together and not against each other.. we must not lose hope. The struggle is real we can and must win. It’s for our future.
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The celebration at the Hindu Temple was so beautiful and educational. The gift of the purple shawl was such an honor. We need to understand are differences that way are similarities will have substance.
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Productive day Saturday. Kick off event at my home, celebration at the Hindu Temple, the Democratic Steak Fry, closing the day out with the Beaverdale festival. Thank you 2all who helped organize theses events 2help people stay informed. The struggle is real we can and must win
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Knowledge is Power. We must keep the conversation going. The struggle is real we can and must win.
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I remember standing on stage after 9/11 with Governor Vilsack, a priest a rabbi and other dignitaries to talk about the attack of 9/11. Its sad we are still addressing terrorism nationally and domestically. We will continue until we are willing to deal with the root causes.
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Thank you Ruthie Moore and Angela Young for the Night of Elegance event. May you be blessed with many more. It was enjoyable, next year will be even better.
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When your niece and muse decide to have a sleep over it is an adventure. Popcorn, candy, McDonald’s and face makeup. I want to thank Jada and Jamie Woods for their help. The future is hopeful. They already believe they know more then adults and in some areas they do.
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Meeting and greetings constituents are the best aspects of campaigning. Listening and seeing a smile cross their face is a joy. I am asking for your Vote. District 34 Your Voice, My Voice
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This weekend I send out a special love ❤️ and greeting to all workers. A special love to teachers and others who feel unappreciated at times. To my Union brothers and sisters keep on keeping on. The struggle is real we can and must win. 
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Coming together and learning from each other is so important. One way to prevent division.
This week we will talk with young adults about their movement to address gun issues. Tell your friends and family to join us live on Facebook 7:00 P.M. the struggle is real we can and must win
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Jacks and Fred enjoy their French fries as a special snack. Yes, Bourbon and Smokey got theirs. They get them when we hang out and have our play night.
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I have found that times of stress, a 40 minute Sauna or a good 20 plus mile bike ride helps. Tonight the 20 plus helped. If you like to ride let me know. Some positive company is always welcome. The struggle is real we can and must win.
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Chairman Fred Hampton Jr, will talk about his fathers assassination by the FBI, the Chicago police department and how he is keeping his legacy alive. Join us tonight 7:00 PM live on Facebook. Tell your family and friends this is one they don’t want to miss.
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What can make your Sunday afternoon? Seeing the smiles of Adults and our babies at the Back to School Bash at the John R Grubb YMCA. Smokey you did it again. Smokey and I thank the organizers your awesome.
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