Category: Contributing Writers

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Contributing Writers, January Issue

6 Ways to be successful into 2026 as a Teenager

Destiny Miller, Contributing Writer By creating goals for yourself, you can look forward to accomplishing them. They don’t have to be complex goals but sometimes small, like smiling at strangers or waking up earlier than usual. 2. Try to practice cleanliness in the new year. How you keep the space around you reflects your state of mind, so if you try and keep things tidy … Continue reading 6 Ways to be successful into 2026 as a Teenager

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Contributing Writers, Youth

Thrifting

Destiny Miller, Youth Voice Contributor Want to save money and be more sustainable and mindful this holiday season? Youshould try thrifting. Thrifting was created many decades back as a way to keep items out of the landfill and serve lower-class communities. The etymology of the word “thrift” comes from the 1300s Middle English “fact orcondition of thriving” and “prosperity, savings.” Its origins can be seen … Continue reading Thrifting

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Contributing Writers, Nov-Dec Issue

Finding Her Way:East Coast Fall

Aubrie Edmond, Contributing Writer Aubrie spoke about buying the right coat for the winter she will endure on the East Coast. I personally have not had a decent coat since the 90’s, I  stopped buying them because I never wore them. If I did, it would be 2-3 days. I have learned to layer so I can get cooler when needed and warm when needed, … Continue reading Finding Her Way:East Coast Fall

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Contributing Writers, October Issue

Clutter to Clarity

Meredith Sisnett, Contributing Writer Have you found yourself living with a pile of laundry on your bed or in the laundry room, dishes stacked on the counter, products covering the bathroom sink, or stacks of mail collecting on the kitchen table? If you answered yes, you are not alone. Many of us live with clutter, but chances are it leaves you feeling stressed and overwhelmed. … Continue reading Clutter to Clarity

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Contributing Writers, October Issue

Finding Her Way: The Perfect Home

Aubrie Edmond, Contributing Writers Ujima is praying for all the students at Howard University. We hope everyone is safe and well after the shooting reported at the campus last week. Stay safe. I recently moved into my first studio apartment. While I’ve been living away from home since I was 18, there have always been roommates or housemates or people around. My apartment in California … Continue reading Finding Her Way: The Perfect Home

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