Why This Woman Launched an Organization to Help Foster Care Youths
"About 10% of former foster care youth will attend college, and only about 3% graduate from higher education institutions—I was one of them."...
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4 Incredible Stats About Serena Williams’ Historic Win at Wimbledon
Check out four notable moments of Serena Williams' illustrious tennis career after big win at Wimbledon....
BE Modern Man: Meet “The Specialist” Aaron D. Harris
Although he grew up without a father, Aaron D. Harris vowed that when he had his own children he would be the guiding force that...
Young Jeezy Inspires Youth at Juvenile Detention Center
Young Jeezy visits Detroit juvenile detention center while on tour....
Raising Our Girls
Several organizations run by women are committing their efforts and resources to helping young girls fully step into the power of their womanhood and forge...
Boys to Men
As campaign manager, Dove and his philanthropic team of six dole out grants ranging from $50,000 to $1 million to organizations whose initiatives include programs...
Giving Back Against All Odds
The experience and memories of being left home overnight at the age of 5 to care for her infant brother made Christine Carter commit to...
Backtalk with Susan L. Taylor
For nearly four decades Susan L. Taylor was the leading force behind Essence magazine. Today, Taylor dedicates her time to a nonprofit she started, the...
Mentoring Insider: National CARES Mentoring Movement
Susan L. Taylor realized her passion for youth mentoring before she left Essence and founded Essence CARES in 2006. Essence CARES grew steadily into the...
Mentoring Insider: Become a Youth Mentor
The Igbo and Yoruba people of Nigeria told us long ago that it takes a village to raise a child, and today’s urban villages are...