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The past 48 hours have left us stunned, heartbroken, and justifiably fearful. While there are no words that can effectively convey our horror at the back to back killings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, here are a few things we can do to honor their memories.
As long as large numbers of students of color remain ill-prepared to succeed in and navigate our postsecondary system of education, we will continue to have an urgent, national conversation about income inequality. The lack of financial aid, the lack of high-quality K-12 teachers in communities of color, and the lack of guidance from professionals about the college experience is a recipe for disaster that will continue to trap our nation’s future in poverty. You see, when a young man or woman is denied access to opportunity through education, we all lose.
In addition to your goals, make sure you use your extra income to create a strong financial foundation through debt elimination, enough emergency savings to cover at least 3 months worth of living expenses, and beefing up your retirement savings.
It’s notable when you think of how scholars advance to achieve tenure, bring in research dollars, serve as a lead author on a manuscript, refine skills around preparing grant applications, and develop a network of collaborators for the future.
Mignon Francois combined her desire to launch a business with her college chemistry studies to create a formula for the art of baking. Deep in debt and caring for six children along with her husband, she started selling cupcakes from her living room in 2007 with her grandmother serving as chief taster and advisor. By 2008, The Cupcake Collection, a boutique-style bakery featuring made-from-scratch cupcakes and wedding cakes, was launched in Nashville, Tennessee’s historic Germantown area.
