Gail Elly | Her Nexx Chapter

Benefits of Adopting Over Purchasing a Dog

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...

Oct 20, 2023

African American Mental Health: Breaking Down a Stigma of Secrecy with Resources and Education

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...

Jul 11, 2023

Ruth Bader Ginsburg: An Advocate for Justice, Equity and Inclusion

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...

Mar 29, 2023

Stand Up to Bullying: Helpful Resources and Support for Students, Parents and Teachers

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...

Nov 18, 2022

The Dangers of Distracted Driving: Sending a Text Can Be a Deadly Decision

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...

Apr 20, 2022

Condoleezza Rice: Breaking Barriers with a Spirit of Excellence

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...

Feb 28, 2022

Credit Wisdom: What You Don’t Know Can Cost You

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...

Oct 21, 2021

Take a Hometown Staycation: Finding New Discoveries in Your Own Backyard

What is a Staycation? Instead of going out of town or traveling, you stay home and visit local attractions in your area. Your cities and suburbs offer an array of fun places to go and things to do. Staycations allow you to make the most of your time off whether...

Jul 21, 2021

Combating Domestic Violence by Prevention

In 2015, 20-year-old Shawn Ford, Jr. of Akron, Ohio was sentenced to death for bludgeoning his girlfriend’s parents to death after they forbade him to visit their daughter, Chelsea Schobert, in the hospital after she and Shawn had gone on a date. Chelsea had been...

Oct 23, 2020

Are We Winning the Fight Against Heart Disease?

February is the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Go Red against heart disease month. The Go Red acronym stands for Get Checked, Own your lifestyle, Realize your risk, Educate your family, and Don’t be silent (spread awareness). According to the AHA, heart...

Feb 13, 2020

Duty, Devotion, and Sacrifice: Life in the Sandwich Generation

Middle-aged adults sandwiched between taking care of aging parents and kids are known as the Sandwich Generation. In many cases they are caregivers. This can be someone who provides help to another person such as an ill spouse/partner, a disabled child or, in the...

Nov 7, 2019

Learning Financial Literacy Should be a Top Priority for Women

Reading, Writing and Asset AllocationUnlike other life skills, financial literacy is not taught in our schools. Forbes’ Executive Editor Brett Nelson called financial illiteracy among teens in general “nothing short of a travesty.” A survey by Bank of America/USA...

Sep 24, 2019

Don’t Just Travel the World: Immerse Yourself in the Culture!

What is Just Sadness and What is Depression?

Are You Getting Enough Sleep? The Impact of Poor Sleep Hygiene

Why You Can’t Dismiss Stress and How to Recognize the Source of Stressors

Agreement and Accountability: Long-Distance Gym Buddies Make Exercise Fun!