With the recent changes in federal policies, many Blacks feel like our race is under attack. The retractions in support, whether in diversity, equity, and inclusion or with equal rights, Blacks are quickly learning that in order to advance, we will have to rely on our own. We will haveContinue Reading
Most non-profits are started by everyday people: A mom who wants to help her child; a father who wants to make sure that no one else suffers like his child did. Non-profits are born from people who want to make a difference. But the business of starting, running, and fundingContinue Reading
People’s mental health has never been more fragile than it is right now. It seems like the pandemic left behind more than inflation. People live in a time where the more connected they are to their device, the less human interaction they have. The term “looking-glass self-theory” was coined byContinue Reading
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
