For Dreamers, Thinkers and Achievers
By Cheryl Mattox Berry Everyday, there are stories on TV, radio, the Internet and in newspapers about children and teens being sexually abused by men trusted to look after them – priests, relatives, teachers, police officers, mentors and state workers. I can’t imagine the pain and suffering victims endure at the hands of these predators. […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry When was the last time you performed a random act of kindness? You know, doing something nice for someone just because it was the right thing to do. When we’re in a hurry, we aren’t always courteous to people around us. It doesn’t take but a couple of seconds to be […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry It’s official: Summer is here. What are your plans? School, travel or work? If you haven’t snagged a job yet, join the club. The summer job market is still tight for teens, but that doesn’t mean you should give up. Don your entrepreneurial cap and think of ways to make money. […]
Continue ReadingBy Paola, 16, junior Oreo cookies, potato chips and gummy worms are my favorite snacks, but they’re also the main reason why I’m struggling with a weight problem. When I was a child, I learned that my family had a history of diabetes, so I tried my best not to eat so many sweets. Being young, […]
Continue ReadingBy Courtney, 15, sophomore I’m a daddy’s girl. I’m not going to lie; I was a little bit of a brat when I was younger. When my mom didn’t want to get me something or didn’t want to talk about what I wanted, I whined and whined to my stepfather until I got my way. […]
Continue ReadingBy Kennedy, 16, junior Confidence is sometimes difficult to explain and sometimes difficult to understand. Nobody wants people to think they’re cocky, but nobody wants to be stepped all over either. The right balance is absolutely crucial. My confidence comes from the lemons that life has handed me and what I have learned from them. I […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry If money is tight this Father’s Day, you’ll have to be a little more creative when it comes to dad’s gift. Trust me, he won’t be upset if he doesn’t get another tie, mug or white dress shirt. Use your imagination. If you can’t think of anything, choose a gift from […]
Continue ReadingBy DeAira, 17, Class of 2012 I will never forget the day that I logged onto my Spelman College student account and saw that I would get a full scholarship. I thought my eyes were deceiving me, so kept logging off and on. I was in complete awe and admiration for the miracle that God […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry Just when you’ve settled in to watch “Pretty Little Liars,” the phone rings. It’s your BFF, and she’s in crisis. Again. She’s sobbing and threatening to run away. You listen and try to calm her down. Before you know it, your favorite show has gone off. You get angry with yourself […]
Continue ReadingBy Kennedy, 16, sophomore YOLO. You only live once. Ever since this four-letter acronym surfaced in “The Motto,” by Drake, featuring Lil Wayne, it has made plenty of impact. Teens use YOLO as a way to justify their actions. “Finna get drunk #YOLO” “Just met this guy #YOLO” […]
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