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Read moreI almost completely ignored her. It was near the beginning of a very busy Wednesday. I had behind-the-scenes promotional work to do for True Companions, and...
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 moreWe're not going to lie: It's been a little hard to find the silver lining at times this past year. With so much stress, loss,...
Read more"On Saturday, I turned 27 and I’m entering this new year with NO student loans!" These are the words of Dominique Jackson of Columbus, Ohio,...
Read moreNever underestimate the power of an apology. In Waipahu, Hawaii, a surveillance camera caught 33-year-old Travis Sueyoshi committing theft at a construction site. Adding insult...
Read moreAs far as José Hernández is concerned, no dream is too big. He would know — his extraordinary life is proof! He came from humble...
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 moreWe've shared many stories about parents whose children have autism, but for Heath Grace of Cornwall, England, it's the other way around. His mom Joanna...
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 moreWhen the novel coronavirus pandemic began, none of us were prepared for the months of isolation and loneliness that followed. But we also didn't expect...
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 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 morePeople who are born looking different than the majority of those around them can either shrink from the spotlight and attempt to become invisible or...
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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