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Read moreThis year, it was harder than ever to get into Harvard University. The prestigious college announced their lowest acceptance rate ever, welcoming only 1,968 of...
Read moreWhile most teenagers are consumed with schoolwork, extracurricular activities, and eventually earning their driver's license, Preslee Scott was carrying the weight of the world. Casey...
Read moreArmy Captain Deshauna Barber grew up in a very "militant household," so the thought of entering beauty pageants never crossed her mind. But in 2009,...
Read moreMore than anything, parents want their kids to be included and accepted. Especially when their child has special needs, it's crucial to feel love and...
Read moreMany people who struggle with mental health hide it well. They may appear happy on the outside, but at the same time, chaos might rage...
Read more"Be kind." It's a message we've shared many times, but what does it truly mean? And how can we embody it ourselves? If you ask...
Read moreActor and singer Jamie Foxx has played many roles throughout his career, but the one he'll never forget? Being DeOndra Dixon's older brother. Since the...
Read moreTeachers are naturals when it comes to spotting potential — and not just in their students! Jamie Combs of Lexington, Kentucky, holds a degree in...
Read moreMaking the world more accessible for people with disabilities starts with understanding things from their perspective. Madeline Delp's life changed forever when she suffered a...
Read moreOn August 28, 2020, the world lost Chadwick Boseman, an incredible actor who devoted his life to integrity and equality. He passed away at just...
Read moreFear is a powerful emotion, but love is even stronger! While everyone has something they're afraid of, the novel coronavirus pandemic has plunged the world...
Read moreAs the U.S. continues fighting for equality, there has never been a better time to have an uncomfortable conversation or two. Emmanuel Acho, a former...
Read moreWhile most people in the U.S. celebrate independence from Great Britain every year on July 4, not everyone realizes that America's second independence day is...
Read moreWe all have at least one person we look up to, but Michele Sullivan looks up to almost everyone — literally and figuratively. At just...
Read moreEngaging in honest and uncomfortable discussions about the root of the issue is one of the best ways to solve a problem. As protesters across...
Read moreOsmond Nicholas refuses to let anything keep him from experiencing life to the fullest — even brain cancer. He was just 26 when intense headaches,...
Read moreReal change calls for understanding, and that can only be achieved by listening and being open to tough conversations. JacqueRae Hill, a Southwest Airlines flight...
Read moreEveryone could use a few wise words when they're starting a new journey. Jayden Enes Gutierrez recently shared a video on Twitter that shows just...
Read moreCOVID-19 has canceled many major events, and this year's graduating seniors are feeling the loss. From high school to college, these students have been denied...
Read moreWe all do our best to make ourselves presentable, although for people in the throes of child-rearing, their appearance is usually the last priority. But...
Read moreWe’re just gonna say it: failure stinks. But in the words of F. Scott Fitzgerald, “Never confuse a single defeat with a final defeat.” Here...
Read moreIn life, we are all destined to face rejection from time to time. It's how we handle those setbacks that determines our success. In a...
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