Author Archives: N. Neelley Hicks

About N. Neelley Hicks

A social innovator in communication strategies & technologies for global development, Neelley is the founder of Harper Hill Global. Check out her game-changing work: harperhill.global.

An Open Letter to Tennessee Legislators

Posted on June 10, 2020 by N. Neelley Hicks

While some states in our nation are seeking racial equality and justice for all, Tennessee is demonstrably stuck in reverse. Today’s vote to keep the Nathan Bedford Forrest statue in the Tennessee State capitol building illustrates this tragic reality which … Continue reading →

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Give a Gift, Get a Gift

Posted on November 21, 2019 by N. Neelley Hicks

If you’re like me, you enjoy selecting gifts for others and along the way, a few for yourself! This Christmas, I’ve got a really special gift for someone I dearly love. Let me tell you about her. Continue reading →

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Heartfelt Gratitude

Posted on April 8, 2019 by N. Neelley Hicks

On Friday, April 5, United Methodist Women of Brentwood UMC hosted their 11th Singer/Songwriter Night. Harper Hill Global (HHG) was the recipient of this year’s proceeds which will benefit our premier initiative – the Women Arise Network – who focuses on communicating for peace, dignity and health in DRCongo, Uganda, and Nigeria. From this work, we are developing a model of communications that can be implemented anywhere in the world.
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Scope the Power

Posted on June 8, 2018 by N. Neelley Hicks

I have traveled to many countries over the years, and sometimes had frightening mishaps. Like the time a tire blew on a three-wheel passenger plane while landing in a village in Africa. But yesterday, I was in my hometown when … Continue reading →

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Love Builds Bridges

Posted on May 16, 2018 by N. Neelley Hicks

Correspondent Irmiya Jenis Manni reports on the United Methodist Women of Northern Nigeria’s Women Arise campaign. Societal Rejection Stigmatization is a cancer that has been spreading within society throughout the world. It is a degrading attitude that discredits a person … Continue reading →

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#MeToo

Posted on December 7, 2017 by N. Neelley Hicks

Some issues benefit from silence. This is one that does not. 33 years ago this month, I was raped. I don’t need consolation, pity, or questions. The only reason I share this now publicly is because of the work I … Continue reading →

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Combating Stigma through Communications

Posted on August 7, 2017 by N. Neelley Hicks

How is the #UMC in East Congo responding to the #rape crisis? Continue reading →

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When Dreams Become Reality

Posted on July 4, 2017 by N. Neelley Hicks

Have you ever seen something in your mind? Something that you can only describe to others until the day it becomes reality? This has happened so much in my life. I can see something as it can be, just taste … Continue reading →

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A Good Neighbor

Posted on May 18, 2017 by N. Neelley Hicks

I first met Roger when visiting Glencliff United Methodist Church with members from Sixty-First Avenue UMC. Roger lives across the street from Glencliff, but this was his first time to visit. A lifelong member of the Church of Christ, he … Continue reading →

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Strength

Posted on May 2, 2017 by N. Neelley Hicks

I was struck by the strength that came through her petite frame. As Helene spoke about the work that United Methodist women in East Congo were doing to help survivors of sexual violence, her strength of character was evidenced in … Continue reading →

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