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It’s not about flowers and gifts and chocolate. It’s not about having a boyfriend, a girlfriend, a lover, a partner. I get quite frustrated when we “celebrate” things or do things just because we’re told to do them, because they’re on the calendar or because of commercialism benefits. And then, somehow, we’re left feeling half […]
It’s during the tough times of your life when you get to see the true colors of the people who say they care about you. Notice who sticks around and who doesn’t. Be grateful to those who leave you because they have provided you with room to grow in the space they abandoned. Appreciate the […]
The City of Rochester has recently installed a new historical marker to highlight the work of famed abolitionist Frederick Douglass. The marker has been placed outside Douglass’ previous home, which still stands at 271 Hamilton Street in the city. At the unveiling of the historic marker, mayor of Rochester Lovely A. Warren stated that Frederick […]
On Thursday, February 27, the City of Rochester honored Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HCBUs) in the United States and announced details about the 2020 HCBU College Fair. Slated for November 2, the fair promises to be even bigger and better than the 2019 outing, which had 1,200 student attendees. Of these attendees, more than […]
Proposed legislation that could affect the entire state of New York would make sex education mandatory for students beginning in kindergarten. Rochester’s Mayor Lovely Warren sent a letter to Albany to voice her opposition, which echoes what many parents also believe. Not only does Warren think the “government should not be pushing for that at […]
Many people these days are confused by high dollar medical debt. Why am I saying “confused” instead of using words that people commonly hear like “angry” or “broken”? People have been misled by the healthcare and collection industries. They’ve been taught that their medical debt, and associated damage to their credit scores, are completely normal […]
The Old School Line, “You’ll never make a career out of playing video games.” We know now, that’s not true. And now universities and colleges know it too. Could marijuana be next? Admissions at Colorado State University’s Pueblo campus are about to see record highs for enrollment. (and yes I did mean that as a […]
Anything that annoys you is teaching you patience. Anyone who abandons you is teaching you how to stand up on your own two feet. Anything that angers you is teaching you forgiveness and compassion. Anything that has power over you is teaching you how to take your power back! Anything you hate is teaching you […]
Yes it’s a fact it’s a new week and you may not be off to a good start and that is okay but do not stop being your best you! Let’s talk about FEAR. Is fear holding you back from fully living the life you dream and want to live? If so, it’s okay, for […]
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