At 14, Zaila recently became the first African American—and the first from Louisiana—to take home top honors at the 96th Annual Scripps National Spelling Bee. Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Read the original article here: First African American to Win National Spelling Bee Takes Trophy After Just 2 Years’ Practice More …
Timothy Harrison of Center Point, Alabama is a new high school graduate! When Timothy showed up for his regular 7 a.m. shift at the Waffle House and told the manager, Cedric Hampton, that he’s unable to go to his graduation because his family was working, the ceremony was an hour away, and he didn’t purchase …
24-year-old Stefani Shamrowicz, a Colorado woman spent 23 days picking up 126 bags of trash across the country. She decided to use her time away from her job at a campus recreation center to give back to the national parks and nature in general that’s brought so much positivity and joy to her life. She …
“Paying bills is important, but breathing and being is invaluable.” It’s important to remember we’re all going through different experiences and our brains operate differently. When looking at this past year and a half, we’ve all experienced a variance of trauma, and it’s essential we give ourselves time to process and ground ourselves as best …
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The sense of community is one of the universal instincts that all people can relate to. Where we come from plays a significant part in forming our identities, and with that comes a deep sense of belonging and pride (though we may sometimes joke otherwise). Even if we eventually move a city, a country, or …
When searching for “Gen Z” on Google, some of the first results do not paint our upcoming generation in a positive light. Searches include: “Gen Z is soft,” “Gen Z is too sensitive,” “Gen Z is toxic,” Gen Z is cringe,” “Gen Z is garbage,” and the icing on the cake: “Gen Z is the …
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The sense of community is one of the universal instincts that all people can relate to. Where we come from plays a significant part in forming our identities, and with that comes a deep sense of belonging and pride (though we may sometimes joke otherwise). Even if we eventually move a city, a country, or …
Mackenzie Scott is an American novelist and philanthropist, donating more than $8 billion since her divorce from Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder, about two years ago. Scott and her philanthropy team recently donated $2.74 billion to 286 organizations serving and building power for underfunded communities creating social progress. That comes out to be around $10 million …
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If we look at movements and consider pluralistic power, opposed to monolithic, we can fully understand the impact of people power. Collectively we have so much to offer and can make real sustainable change when we join forces. Elevate Giving Circles is a new platform where you can participate in philanthropy no matter what your …
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The conversation around mental health has been gaining more attention as folks normalize the importance of communicating needs and opening up dialogue. Project Semicolon was a social media movement started in 2013, a “movement dedicated to presenting hope and love to those who are struggling with depression, suicide, addiction, and self-injury. Project Semicolon exists to …
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