For Dreamers, Thinkers and Achievers
By Cheryl Mattox Berry One of my daughter’s friends is called “The Mom” of the group. She serves as the designated driver, plays devil’s advocate, cautions them against doing stupid stuff and looks after everyone. She’s the backbone of the group. Every circle of friends needs a mom. Does yours have one? As the holiday […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry As you prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends, take a few minutes to thank those who have supported you in big and small ways this year. Was there a teacher who saw that you were struggling and offered words of encouragement or extra time to complete an assignment? A […]
Continue ReadingBy Paola, 16, junior Every time I try to convince my parents that it’s time for me to get a job, they always tell me the same thing, “Your only job is to focus on your grades and health!” I think it’s time for them to move on from that. I’m so organized that I […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry Aretha Franklin, Train, Notorious B.I.G and The Staple Singers recorded hit songs about respect, but I think a lot of people have forgotten what the word means. Here goes: Respect (noun) – a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities or achievements. – Oxford Dictionaries […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry When I was growing up, the women’s rights movement to gain equal pay, equal access and control over our bodies was called feminism. The word lost its cache over the years as women climbed the corporate ladder, and younger women decided that having it all wasn’t their No. 1 priority. Like […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry Opportunity abounds for community service projects to benefit Haiti in the wake of destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy, which killed 54 people on the island. Haiti is reeling from Tropical Storm Isaac in August and a huge earthquake in 2010 that caused major damage to homes, buildings and the infrastructure. Although […]
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