Exactly what is poverty? Poverty is a social and economic condition where people lack the financial resources and essentials for a minimum standard of living and involves the following: Economic hardships in which they have insufficient income to meet basic needs...
What is gratitude and why is it so important? Gratitude is being appreciative and thankful for the things you have in your life and is the seed of happiness. It is grace personified. When you practice gratitude, you attract and give birth to even more goodness in...
What is human trafficking? Human trafficking is using force, fraud or coercion to compel a person into sex or labor acts against their will. The three components must be present for a situation to be considered trafficking and have to be identified as the factor...
The Origins of Jazz Jazz was developed by African Americans and influenced by both European and African rhythms. It was developed from influences of ragtime and blues and often features polyphonic ensembles, varying degrees of improvisation, and syncopated rhythms....
What is codependency? In healthy relationships, it’s natural to rely on each other for support, but there’s a difference between depending on someone for emotional, financial or physical support and being codependent. Codependency is behavior in relationships where...
The American Society for the Prevention and Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has declared October National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. According to the ASPCA, 6.3 million companion animals are sent to U.S. animal shelters each year. Dogs account for 3.1 million of that...
African Americans have been raised to be tough on the outside to deal with the harsh realities of life such as racism, police brutality, and social unrest. They have been taught to have thick skin, to overlook things or ignore them, and lack the luxury of being...
Ruth Bader Ginsburg inspired women to break gender barriers, and after facing discrimination as she pursued her academic goals, she forged ahead to serve on the Supreme Court. She was the second woman and the first Jewish woman appointed to the Court. Her initials...
On August 18, 2022, in Central Florida, 16-year-old star athlete McKenna Brown committed suicide before starting her senior year of high school. Her parents said she had been cyberbullied and betrayed by her best friend. A standout hockey player, McKenna had hoped...
On February 22, 2018, in Alabaster Alabama, Michelle Lunsford waited for her daughter Camryn to come home from work, but she never arrived. Michelle had a tracker on Camryn’s phone and noticed she was stopped in traffic. Unable to reach her by phone, Michelle...
Condoleezza Rice was born in Birmingham Alabama on November 14, 1954. Her father was a guidance counselor, her mother was a teacher, and she was their only child. Her name was derived from the Italian con dolcezza, a musical term which means “with sweetness.” Rice...
Having good credit helps banks and lenders determine their risk in deciding whether to loan you money or extend credit. Good credit also gives you access to the best rates for travel and other rewards. On the other hand, bad credit can impact your ability to get...
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