An interview With Geneva Reed Veal "Mother of Sandra Bland"

Taurus D. Sanders is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC Supervisor Candidate, Licensed Addictions Counselor, and National Certified Counselor. He has experience working in the inpatient, corrections and outpatient (public and private) settings with mental health and addiction issues. Prior to counseling, Taurus began his career in law enforcement as a police officer for over 14 years. Taurus specializes in treating trauma related issues, addiction issues (substance abuse and behavioral), adolescent, male/men’s issues, attachment issues, and anxiety/depression.

Taurus earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Argosy University and a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Taurus believes in a holistic approach; mind, body, and spirit that restores and strengthens a being of wholeness. Life’s challenges can create a state of dis-ease where people lose a sense of self thereby creating internal conflict, leading to external issues. Taurus is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization), Havening, and other trauma-informed modalities that can be utilized for a client’s specific needs. He currently works with children 9 and above, adults, couples, and families

Historically, Rev. McCallum was born to Mr. and Mrs. Paul McCallum in Lumberton N.C. and raised in Maxton N.C. At an early age, Rev. McCallum joined the Shallow Baptist Church under the direction of Dr. Edwards, Pastor. As a young person at Shallow Baptist Church Rev. McCallum was an active member of the church. Later he joined the Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Laurinburg N.C. under the direction of Pastor, Dr. James C. McClain.

As a family man, Pastor McCallum has been married to the former Angela Holland for 28 years. Under their union, the Lord has blessed them with two children, Tiffany, and Anthony ll and a grandson, Titus.

Academically, Rev. McCallum is a product of the public schools of Maxton, N.C. He graduated from West Pembroke High School.

Upon graduation, higher learning consist of:

Doctor of Divinity ∙ Lake Charles Bible College

Honorary Doctoral ∙ Newburgh Theological Seminary

Master of Ministry ∙ Andersonville Theological Seminary

Bachelor of Ministry ∙ Andersonville Theological Seminary

Divinely, in 1995, Pastor Rev. McCallum was called to the St. John A. Baptist Church, Asheville N.C. During that time he enrolled in the Clinic, Pastoral, and Education (CPE) program at the St. Joseph Hospital there he completed one unit of CPE. At St. John A. Baptist Church, Rev. McCallum started several ministries in addition to church growth. In 1998, he was called to serve as Pastor of the Historic Morris Chapel Baptist Church in Greenwood S.C. At Morris Chapel, Pastor McCallum was instrumental in d… Read More

Geneva Reed-Veal, the mother of Sandra Bland, a 28-year-old woman who was pulled over for a traffic violation in 2015, arrested, and then found dead in her jail cell three days later. She is a sought after speaker on racial and social issues, and is working toward fighting racial injustice and demanding police reform.

Tyra Little is the Host of Pressure Points Unpacked Podcast, a vision that she received last year on the seventh anniversary of her son’s murder. Upon declaring to the Lord that she would no longer be silent the Lord gave her vision for the podcast.

Tyra has experienced multiple trauma’s in life and she has been determined to see herself as a victor instead of victim. By keeping God first as well as seeking counseling she learned that it’s necessary to examine, and process life issues from a emotional, spiritual, mental and physical level.

On her journey to healing she discovered part of her purpose is to share her continued healing process in hopes to assist others in their process.