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What Zendaya Can Teach Us About Haters

So as most of you already know Zendaya was set to play Aaliyah in the upcoming Lifetime biopic movie: Aaliyah: One In A Million. However a few haters took to Twitter to rant about how the singer should not play Aaliyah because she looks Latina and Aaliyah was clearly African American. Zendaya who has an African American father and Caucasian mother is clearly not Latina….

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7 Things Successful Youth Do on Sunday Nights

Monday morning are critical to a successful week. Planning the night before can assist you in having a GREAT week! How prepared you feel can influence your mind in a positive or negative way. Planning and managing your time is the extra step you need to ensure the week runs as smoothly as possible. Here are 7 thing successful people do on Sunday Nights: 1. Update…

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How I got a 4.0 and How You Can Too

Earning a 4.0 has always been a major goal of mine. It was one that I didn’t take too seriously in undergrad, strived for with my Masters and finally achieved with my doctorate! It wasn’t something I was pressured to do but something I personally wanted to prove to myself that I could accomplish. If you’re striving for excellence as well, here are a few…

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4 Life Lessons I Learned From College

              1. You have to go seek opportunities, they won’t come for you. College is the land of opportunity if you look at it that way. Never again will you have access to so many individuals from all over the world and with so many different backgrounds all living and gathering in the same place. College is intended to not only…

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Every Black Boy Is A Thug

On the last week of school there were four teenage boys tossing a tennis ball to each other. They were walking kind of “Sex In The City” style all in a row just laughing and smiling.  Everyone’s heart started racing and I saw teachers putting themselves in front of their small students, once they spotted the boys headed their way. Soon the conversations teacher were…

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10 Things You Need To Do The Summer Before College

Congratulations! You made it into your top college and you are now among some of the countries higher level thinkers who are pursuing their education and earning degrees. You may think there’s time to rest over the summer  months but there is still so much to plan for before stepping foot on your campus. 1. Get a copy of your birth certificate and social security…

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College Prep Timeline For High School Students

Are you looking for a simple plan to follow that will lead you on the path to college? Check out what you should be doing year by year for the path to success! Freshman Year • Meet with the guidance counselor and select courses that meet college admissions requirements • Take challenging classes that build skills • Get involved in extracurricular activities: dance, band, sports,…

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10 Things I Wish I Could Scream To New Business Owners

1. First impressions are critical. What do you want people to do when they first encounter your business. If your answer is buy something, you’re wrong. People want to connect with people who add value to their lives. You want to prove your value and collect some kind of information for them to keep them coming back. 2. Identify your brand what you want it…

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Finding Your Calling

For many are called but few are chosen. Matthew 22:14 I was unhappy, felt undervalued, and underutilized. That’s really how I knew I wasn’t operating in my calling. I started teaching because I loved working with children and because I’d always been told that it was something I should do, because I had the traits for it. You see I love talking, helping, sharing, coaching…

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