(Family Features) Helping teens learn to handle money can be a tricky proposition. Mistakes can quite literally be costly, but there’s really no substitute for hands-on practice when it comes to managing finances. Children are the ultimate investment, so teach … read more
By Le’Juana Searcy Going from a crush to love can be exciting! It’s like a bright beam of sun in your heart, when that special someone is radiating in your life. It can be scary at first, because you want … read more
By Detra Brown 2018 – WOW, what a year! It had ups like graduations, new opportunities or meeting new people. It also had some downs such as bad grades, failed class, or missed opportunities. No matter what occurred in 2018, … read more
By Evetta McGriff We all have emotions, but some of us can manage them better than others. To avoid the emotional reactions that are viewed negatively, we must first understand how our emotions affect us, and where the control of … read more
Provided by: Go On Girl! Book Club, Inc. Award: $1,000 Deadline: March 31, 2019 The Unpublished Writer Award is available to full – time students who have a strong connection to identify with the African Diaspora. To be considered, you … read more
By Sharron Pete In just a few weeks, we will say goodbye to 2018 and hello to 2019. For every New Year, come resolutions about what behavior we will change to be better people. Maybe the goal is to eat … read more
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Make an impact in your community (Family Features) Inspiration to give back to your community can come from any number of places, from a personal desire to make a difference to fulfilling a graduation requirement for community service hours. No … read more
By Jamie Wright With the next SAT coming up on Dec. 1, if you are like me and find yourself getting nervous, consider the following tips. I have found that you can reduce your stress and boost your confidence by taking … read more
By Evetta McGriff Internships provide real work experience while you are still trying to decide what you are interested in, as well as developing your skills and abilities. When you have the opportunity to intern, you are able to watch … read more
