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.

Who’s Knocking?

Posted on April 28, 2017 by N. Neelley Hicks

  UPDATE: 2 pm I just received a call from Covenant Capital Group management and was told that, after Monday,  all tenants were given the chance to extend their leases through May 31st. I’m thankful for this compassionate response, and … Continue reading →

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Communicating for Social Good

Posted on April 27, 2017 by N. Neelley Hicks

I’ve been working on my new startup called Harper Hill Global (HHG) whose mission is to empower the human spirit through media, messaging and mobile solutions. I will share more about this when the time is right! HHG’s first project is … Continue reading →

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The Cross

Posted on April 15, 2017 by N. Neelley Hicks

The Cross a symbol of betrayal and pain anguish and death. a self offering for atonement and reconciliation. the tomb awaits.   a mother weeps. old friends flee a criminal believes. Christ’s saving power even on the cross leads a … Continue reading →

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Meeting Ahmed Kathrada of South Africa

Posted on March 28, 2017 by N. Neelley Hicks

I am deeply saddened this morning to learn of the passing of Ahmed Kathrada, a true hero of the struggle against apartheid in South Africa.  For those that don’t recognize the name, he was sentenced along with Nelson Mandela and … Continue reading →

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Learning to ROAR

Posted on January 29, 2017 by N. Neelley Hicks

I came up with a method (ROAR) to channel energy during this presidency, and now I’m working it. Here’s my first experience. Continue reading →

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I Cannot Stand Idly By

Posted on January 23, 2017 by N. Neelley Hicks

Rallying cries resound from women marching in the streets – stirring something within me that challenges me on many levels. I want to make a difference. But why? How? What difference will my actions make for those I love, for our daughters, our granddaughter and still future generations? Continue reading →

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The Crumbs We Leave Behind

Posted on January 16, 2017 by N. Neelley Hicks

Years ago, I visited an art museum in Memphis, Tennessee – meandering about until I found an exhibit on the civil rights movement. I still remember how I felt reading about Dr. Martin Luther King’s “kitchen table” experience and how … Continue reading →

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Women of the Congo Arise

Posted on November 21, 2016 by N. Neelley Hicks

United Methodist Women in the East Congo Episcopal Area are helping rape survivors emerge from misplaced blame and isolation. In this place often called the “rape capital of the world,” brutal sexual assaults are not crimes against one person – … Continue reading →

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Hearing the Cry of Tamar

Posted on November 14, 2016 by N. Neelley Hicks

I really can’t remember who first told me that the Democratic Republic of the Congo is called the “Rape Capital of the World.” It stuck with me though… Continue reading →

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New Beginnings

Posted on November 9, 2016 by N. Neelley Hicks

Innovation and connection is at the heart of who I am, and how I am called to serve the world. So…what’s next? Continue reading →

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