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Humility in Strength leader, Masika Akilah Ray
Dear Texas District One Readers, My name is Masika Akilah Ray, and I am running for U.S. Congress to represent Texas District One. My campaign slogan is "Humility in Strength." It is the least of these whom I am most concerned about caring for and feeding. Before I discuss policy, I want to share a special encounter. Last year at Big Daddy’s Stereo, I talked to someone getting his vehicle serviced. I mentioned my novel, "Wake Up Church, Answer the Call to Discipleship," which
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CONGRESS x2 and ME
CONGRESS x2 and ME — Hints from God Some of you know that I am a Christian author, currently working on the third of seven books in my Physical and Spiritual Series . Over the years, the Lord has given me many hints—ordered steps—that I now see clearly leading to this very moment. My father, Larry Hargraves , received a Civil Rights Award presented by Rev. Jesse Jackson and President Lyndon B. Johnson . My many battles against discrimination, for equal rights, and against go
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World Mental Health Day and My Experience
Today, on World Mental Health Day , I want to speak about something deeply personal — about what my daughter and I shared at last night’s...
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Oct 10, 20252 min read


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Oct 9, 20250 min read


Handling Betrayal on the Campaign Trail with Faith
Handling Betrayal on the Campaign Trail with Faith On this campaign trail, I’ve faced betrayal and backstabbing, even from those who...
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Sep 16, 20252 min read


10 reasons Why In Times Like These, You Need a Black Woman Who Is a Disciple of Christ as your U.S. Representative
10 reasons Why In Times Like These, You Need a Black Woman Who Is a Disciple of Christ as your U.S. Representative By Masika Akilah Ray,...
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Prayer Meeting Notes: Kindness, Justice, & Due Process
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Jun 18, 20251 min read


Love Thy Neighbor 7-year Community Plan
Love Thy Neighbor 7-year Community Plan by Masika Akilah Ray The Lord gave me a vision to write seven books about the physical and...
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Feb 28, 20252 min read
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