At some point, it happens to everyone. You are doing some physical activity, sweating, and breathing, and realize that the only thing that can quench your thirst is water. But why water? Why is water the only thing that can quench thirst? Water is the answer because, for some reason,Continue Reading
There are many ways to describe life: It’s a journey, a voyage, a process of discovery, or a marathon. However one defines it, it’s going to have its ups and downs, challenges and obstacles, opportunities and celebrations. What it takes to reach the finish line is all about perception andContinue Reading
In today’s fast-paced world, the essence of male friendship often gets overshadowed by professional commitments and familial responsibilities. However, the importance of these friendships cannot be overstated, especially regarding mental and marital health. Understanding the barriers men face in forming these bonds and recognizing the profound benefits of such relationshipsContinue Reading
For a person just starting their career in tech, it can be challenging, rewarding, and exciting. This is whether transitioning from another field or just beginning an exploration into tech. Technology is ever-evolving, even as you read this article. Currently, there are thousands of openings in critical STEM-based fields (Science,Continue Reading
There’s an interesting phenomenon in our society that occurs with men. When mental and emotional health are brought up, they clam up, shut down, or run away. Men will go into battle, take on City Hall, dangle from cliffs — but confront their emotions? No way! Get vulnerable? Nope! ShareContinue Reading
At some point in life, all men will have to come to the realization that it is darn tough to be a man. It is even tougher to become a man. No man is truly prepared for the incredible battle he will face as he claws his way through lifeContinue Reading
n June 19, 1865, Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced General Order No. 3, proclaiming that all enslaved people in Texas were free. This declaration came two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation, highlighting the delayed enforcement of freedom inContinue Reading
One Sunday, pastor Glenn got up to preach on understanding the ways of God instead of the works of God. The pastor of Jesus’ Dwelling Place Church, in Pittsburgh, PA, did what he did every Sunday. He drove to the church and welcomed everyone who entered. He began to speakContinue Reading
Abortion rights in America have always been a talking point for elected officials, especially when running for office. The hot topic of deciding if a woman has the right to decide what to do with her own body has been debated and ruled on for over seventy years. After theContinue Reading
DR. MICHAEL BASTON Dr. Michael Baston is the fifth president of Cuyahoga Community College (TriC), based in Cleveland, Ohio. He is a national thought leader on the role of community colleges in shaping educational success, supporting regional workforce reforms, and developing executive leadership teams. “Tri-C has always been an institutionContinue Reading
