Being the Difference

The past few weeks

 

     It's been a little over a month since I last posted on here.  You may be wondering where I've been or why the posts have recently been few and far between.  Well, quite a few things have happened in the past few weeks.  Here's the rundown:

Graduation
On May 16th I (finally) graduated from law school at UC Berkeley!  It was a long and grueling three years, but I'm more than pleased to be done.

Train Trip
Finishing law school in California meant moving back to the east coast where my family and friends (and future job) are located.  For quite some time I've wanted to take a train trip across the country and I figured this final trip from the west coast was a better time than any.  So I boarded Amtrak's California Zephyr in Oakland, CA on a Thursday and arrived in Charlotte, NC four days later.  Spending four days on a train may not seem like fun for most people but I enjoyed the rare opportunity to see some of the most beautiful and remote parts of our country.  I took over 500 pictures during the trip, take a look at some of them here.

Bar Exam
Although I've graduated, I continue to spend my days studying.  No, it's not because I have nothing better to do, it's because I'm studying for the bar exam!  It requires about 10 hours of studying each day, but it will soon be over at the end of July. 

     Despite this busy schedule, I'll continue to blog here regularly to introduce you to some ordinary people doing extraordinary things to change the world.  Oh, and if you haven't read the book Being the Difference, now is a great time to get a copy for yourself or someone else.  It's just been updated with some new info and, as always, a portion of the sales proceeds go to the charities profiled in the book!

Do you know someone who is being the difference in your community?  Tell me about them and they may be featured on this blog.

BlackGivesBack features Being the Difference

Tracey over at BlackGivesBack, a blog about philanthropy in the black community, posted a story today about my book Being the Diffrence.  In describing her impression of the book, Tracey says:

"Darius sent me a copy of his book to read and I must say, this is a must read for anyone who is thinking of starting or already has an organization. In today’s times, many non profits are experiencing the effects of the economic downturn and its easy to get frustrated. These profiles tell stories of how they overcame these obstacles and others, to ultimately fulfill their dream. So if you’re struggling with your organization, this book will reignite your passion and give you renewed inspiration.

It’s also a great book for teachers to use as an activity in the classroom. Just last week, Darius received an email from students in Miami, sharing that they read the book and it empowered them to become engaged citizens and more active in their community."

Check out the rest of the story here!