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A Day in the Life of a Freelancer

From the young age of 6, I wanted to be a writer. I honed my craft in a tiny purple journal with a kitten on the cover. Each entry started with “Dear Darla”—the name of the journal, of course. While I had the habits of a writer down pat, I

Was Kamala Harris’ ‘All the Smoke’ interview a home run with Black men?

Vice President Kamala Harris’ recent interview on the “All the Smoke” podcast is being praised for its potential impact on a critical and closely watched voting bloc this election cycle: Black men.  “This interview was a home run for her,” said Democratic strategist Joel Payne, who said the Democratic presidential

Drury University update on the Benton Avenue Educational Center

Springfield, Mo.—Significant restoration will begin on the former African Methodist Episcopal Church located on the corner of Benton Avenue and Central Street. With grants totaling over $3 million received, the installation of a new, 50-year roof will begin over the coming weeks. Soon to follow will be window improvements and

Celebrating Your Child’s Uniqueness

“You always make each day such a special day. You know how? By just being you! There’s only one person in the whole world exactly like you. And that’s you yourself. And I like you just the way you are.” This is a quote from Mister Fred Rogers the creator

SUCCESS Changemakers Awards

Each year, SUCCESS Changemakers honors individuals and organizations whose relentless passion and innovative spirit foster meaningful social, environmental and economic impact worldwide. Whether they are everyday community heroes, social entrepreneurs with groundbreaking solutions or corporations driving sustainable progress through corporate social responsibility initiatives, the 2024 SUCCESS Changemakers acknowledges 25 exceptional

Basic Financial Investment Concepts

In the previous two articles, I discussed concepts related to financial education, including saving and budgeting. In this article, I will delve into the fundamentals of investing: paying yourself first, finding your financial independence number (FIN), liquidity, return, diversification, and the effect of inflation. These are a few general concepts

A Day in the Life of a Freelancer

From the young age of 6, I wanted to be a writer. I honed my craft in a tiny purple journal with a kitten on the cover. Each entry started with “Dear Darla”—the name of the journal, of course. While I had the habits of a writer down pat, I

Was Kamala Harris’ ‘All the Smoke’ interview a home run with Black men?

Vice President Kamala Harris’ recent interview on the “All the Smoke” podcast is being praised for its potential impact on a critical and closely watched voting bloc this election cycle: Black men.  “This interview was a home run for her,” said Democratic strategist Joel Payne, who said the Democratic presidential

Drury University update on the Benton Avenue Educational Center

Springfield, Mo.—Significant restoration will begin on the former African Methodist Episcopal Church located on the corner of Benton Avenue and Central Street. With grants totaling over $3 million received, the installation of a new, 50-year roof will begin over the coming weeks. Soon to follow will be window improvements and

Celebrating Your Child’s Uniqueness

“You always make each day such a special day. You know how? By just being you! There’s only one person in the whole world exactly like you. And that’s you yourself. And I like you just the way you are.” This is a quote from Mister Fred Rogers the creator

SUCCESS Changemakers Awards

Each year, SUCCESS Changemakers honors individuals and organizations whose relentless passion and innovative spirit foster meaningful social, environmental and economic impact worldwide. Whether they are everyday community heroes, social entrepreneurs with groundbreaking solutions or corporations driving sustainable progress through corporate social responsibility initiatives, the 2024 SUCCESS Changemakers acknowledges 25 exceptional

Basic Financial Investment Concepts

In the previous two articles, I discussed concepts related to financial education, including saving and budgeting. In this article, I will delve into the fundamentals of investing: paying yourself first, finding your financial independence number (FIN), liquidity, return, diversification, and the effect of inflation. These are a few general concepts