New York Times Bestselling Author Luvvie Ajayi Jones Wants Teens To Change the World by Making Good Trouble Ajayi Jones’ new book, ‘Rising Troublemaker: A Fear-Fighter Manual For Teens,’ helps teens see the characteristics in themselves that society deems troublesome are exactly what they can use to change the world. By A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez Before Luvvie Ajayi Jones was an internationally recognized…
The longtime NASA engineer is leading the team responsible for sending Artemis I to space. By Christine Chung “Go for launch.” Words like these are often uttered when a rocket is seconds from heading to space. On Wednesday, after decades of American spaceflight and numerous launches, a woman will be saying them for NASA. The Artemis I rocket, now on…
How to Navigate the Holidays After Loss If you’re dealing with the death of a family member or loved one, the holidays can feel overwhelming. But there are ways to ease your pain, discomfort, and stress. By Kimberly Zapata While the holidays are meant to be a fun and festive time, some find the season difficult. For me, holiday lamentation sets…
Nabela Noor On How She Learned To Celebrate ‘Little Moments Of Goodness’ She swears by journaling. As told to Amy Wilkinson “Pockets of Peace” is what Nabela Noor calls the visual gratitude journal in which she offers glimpses into her small daily wins for her 7 million TikTok followers. Born during the pandemic two years ago and originally named “Quarantine Routine,”…
Meena Harris, Niece of VP Kamala Harris, Teaches Girls To Define Themselves in New Children’s Book Meena Harris is from a family of ambitious women who taught her that there was no such thing as “too much.” She’s building upon that lesson for Black and brown girls in her children’s book ‘A is for Ambitious.’ By Celeste Little Meena Harris is…
How to Explain the Story of Thanksgiving to Kids By emphasizing friendship and generosity, the story of the first Thanksgiving teaches kids about the importance of fellowship and how it can bind all Americans together. By Fiona Tapp Thanksgiving is a wonderful time for families to come together for good food, good company, and good cheer before all the hustle and…
12 Thoughtful Thanksgiving Books to Read as a Family From tales about the history of Thanksgiving to stories of gratitude, these Thanksgiving books are perfect for kids. By Kimberly Zapata From handprint turkeys to pumpkin pie, many things come to mind when children think of Thanksgiving. The holiday—which is often described as a time of gratitude—falls on the fourth Thursday of…
Angela Bassett To Young Black Women: ‘When You Walk In The Room, Know That You Have Everything They’re Looking For’ By Rachaell Davis Angela Bassett has consistently set a shining example for women in Hollywood throughout the course of her career and she has a few words of advice for those who may be aiming to follow in her footsteps. Speaking…
The World’s First Elected Female President Reflects On Breaking Barriers, Women’s Rights By Stephanie Fillion Even at 92, Vigdis Finnbogadottir, who became the first elected female president of a country in 1980, is still a consummate politician and continues to speak out for women’s rights. Finnbogadottir made a recent appearance at the Reykjavik Global Forum, where her attendance was celebrated by…
How to Handle Picky Eaters at the Holiday Table Are holiday meals stressful for your picky eater? Here’s some advice for handling the situation without frustration. By Sally Kuzemchak, M.S., R.D. The holidays are supposed to be a joyful time with friends and family. But we all know they can also be a stressful time, and you may feel like your…
