Elementary Students Share Encouraging Pep Talks in New Hotline
Kindergartners from West Side Elementary in California have created Peptoc, an encouraging hotline for those who need a pick-me-up or some hard-hitting advice. When calling 707-998-8410, the prompt menu —…
School Counselors of Color & the Crucial Role They Play
School counselors of color serve as role models for students of color, especially in predominantly white schools, as they can better manage biases in their connections with such students. Guidance…
Pittsburgh Teams to Host Charitable Event on MLK Day
Pittsburgh teams the Steelers, Penguins and Pirates have teamed up to host a walk-up/drive-thru distribution of food, socks and more on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Click on this registration…
Habitat for Humanity Gifts Family U.S.’s First 3D-Printed Home
The Stringfield family received the keys to their new 3D-printed home in time for Christmas. The home is Habitat for Humanity’s first 3D-printed home in the nation, according to their news release. Janet…
Actress Regina King Helping Underserved Communities
Oscar-winning actress Regina King is helping underserved communities! AfroTech shares that King is partnering with Wells Fargo to promote and improve financial literacy. “We are thrilled to be working with Regina King……
Indigenous Peoples Day: Children’s Books Written by Indigenous Authors
Indigenous peoples have unique relationships with the land on which they have lived for generations. National Indigenous Peoples Day, celebrated on October 11, is a holiday that commemorates the original…