Welcome to High School! You’ve been waiting for this moment for what seems like forever and now it’s finally here. You’ve endured the challenges and changes that came with middle school. Now you’re ready to conquer high school. I've put together a few tips for you that helped me to be successful during my freshman year of high school.

“Trust is the glue of life. It's the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It's the foundational principle that holds all relationships.”

“There is something about being loved and protected by a parent (or guardian) knowing that I can be loved for who I am, not what I can do, or might one day become."

As long as I can remember my mother was like my best friend. I could talk to her about anything that I was feeling. We could joke about things and laughed all the time. Spending quality time like going to the mall, shopping, and going out to eat were always special to me.

On March 24, 2018 I had the incredible opportunity to witness the March for Our Lives main march in Washington D.C. The march was organized  by the March For Our Lives student activists and survivors from Parkland, Florida as a direct response to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School mass shooting. 

The youngest speaker at the March for Our Lives rally Saturday made one of the biggest splashes with an eloquent speech urging the nation not to forget black women, who are disproportionately represented among the victims of gun violence.

Getting ready for college? You can still apply for scholarships to get the money you need to go to college. Click on the following link to learn more about the 42 scholarships you can apply to over Spring Break. 

For some college students, living with another person or maybe a few other people is brand new to them. Sharing a small living space with a complete stranger can definitely result in some issues. Not to worry! I have some key tips to deal a difficult roommate.

Many teens think they are supposed to have everything figured out by their senior year. However, adults don't even have themselves figured out. Life is a constant cycle of learning and finding yourself. The hardest part is finding something that you are deeply passiona...

I had the amazing opportunity to cover the Black Congressional Caucus 47th Annual Legislative Conference in September. The conference covered topics such as music, social justice, education, economics, politics and more. I had the opportunity to sit in two panels. The...

“Run the world (Girls).” These words are in Beyoncé 2011 studio album. Basically, the song recognizes the power of womenfolk in making the world go round. And, yes, girls have run the world, only they hardly shout about it.

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1000 Dreams Fund is so excited to announce that the 1,000 Dreams Fund has teamed up with Charles Schwab to fund your unexpected college costs! We know all those college expenses add up pretty quick, but we don’t want that to hinder your goals and dreams! Need cash for Med School applications? Textbooks? Study abroad? Then you’ll want to check out our #MyCollegeCosts Challenge and learn how to get #funded: http://1000dreamsfund.org/mycollegecosts

Aniyah Baker and Ahijah Corey are sixth-graders at Raymond Park Middle School in Indianapolis and, like the rest of the girls in their class, they love science. “All the girls are interested in science,” said Aniyah, who wants to be an engineer. “There are more girls than boys in our (science class).”

We are looking for 50 teens between the ages of 13 and 18 years old who are passionate about books and committed to contributing to Teenreads.com to be a part of our September 2017 - August 2018 Teen Board! Teen Board members write reviews, compose blog posts, answer the monthly Teen Board question, participate in special features and provide us with much-needed feedback. 

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With college applications due typically in January or early fall for those applying early action or early decision, rising high schools seniors may be tempted to slack off. But as they prepare for their final year of high school, they may want to consider whether their academic performance could affect financial aid offers. Depending on the college, students might be able to leverage more scholarship money by sharing accomplishments from their senior year.

Making the transition from middle school to high school can be difficult. Sometimes it's hard for teens and parents to establish effective communication where the conversation about going to high school can be had. This video by Coach Keisha offers some great tips for making that transition as easy as possible. 

GIRLS and the Letters We Write Project is sending a very special shout out to Dominique Caminos. Caminos graduated from Kentucky Wesleyan College earning a Bachelor of Science degree. At 23 years old, she worked hard and earned her degree while being an amazing full time single mother to her 5 year old daughter, Aaliyah. Dominique, thank you for your perseverance, motivation, leadership, and the love that you continue to show everyone around you. 

High school seniors across the country are currently making an important decision on what college they will attend in the fall. Jazmine is a junior at Virginia Tech she is majoring in Criminology and minoring in Leadership. She is a part of the Corps of Cadets at Virginia Tech which is a military school inside of the University.

To add to the celebration of the one-year anniversary of LEMONADE, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter announces the establishment of Formation Scholars awards for the 2017-2018 academic year, to encourage and support young women who are unafraid to think outside the box and are bold, creative, conscious and confident. Click the Learn More button to read more. 

If you're looking to rock the whole "real world" thing, then you've come to the right place. Here you can find potential dream jobs based on the things you already love to do, figure out which schools are best for you, find ways to help pay for college and more. Interested? Click the Learn More button.

Breana Cotton sounds excited. “A lot of people have already read my book, I’ve sold 22 copies already,” she says. Cotton has published her first book and it’s for sale on Amazon. “They’re saying ‘Oh my God, it’s so good! They say, 'I feel just like that,'" she says. Cotton says her book, featuring heartfelt poems and stories, is striking a chord with readers. She says, “People have been reading it and say that it’s helpful.”

These days, it's entirely possible for teens to earn a graduate degree by 22. A variety of programs make this possible. There are dual-enrollment programs, where students can take courses for high school and college credit. At early college high schools, students may be able to earn a diploma and an associate degree in the time it would normally take to earn the former.

Give yourself a break. You can do anything, but not everything. Work hard, study hard. At the end of the day, all you can do is your best.  A bad grade once in awhile is OK, and above all, you shouldn't compromise your health just to get an 100%  on every test or project.

Are you interested in college? Students around the nation are always looking for money to pay for college. Here are some scholarships for African-American students with upcoming deadlines. Click the link for more information about these amazing scholarships. 

Today we celebrate women all around the world. We celebrate them for their bravery, resilience, encouragement, and more. Who do you celebrate today?

Chance the Rapper has donated $1 million to Chicago’s public school system, stoking a long-running debate about the city’s education system and how it is funded. On Monday, the performer, a Chicago native, announced that the sum would support the arts and after-school programming. In a news conference at Westcott Elementary School blocks away from where he grew up, he called the donation a “call to action. Click the button below to learn more. 

Some low-income students who qualify for Pell Grants may be able to go to college tuition free.  The constant narrative of the high cost of college in the news and the idea of free higher education has driven some schools to offer tuition-free programs to low-income students. Most of these tuition-free programs, usually referred to as "promise" programs, cover tuition and fees – but generally not the full cost of attendance.

Girls, Join us as we learn from Professional Chef, Rebecca Allmon, owner of Catering First, how to cook a healthy clean meal and meal prep for the week. Of course we can't forget about the sweets!! We will also be leaning how to back Chocolate Chip M&M cookies from scratch and make our own freshly squeezed lemonade! Don't miss out!