Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Congresswoman Frederica Wilson recalls the time she knew she had to help address the issue of policing and Black men: She was ...

Growing up in an underserved community, I often found myself yearning for guidance — someone to show me the possibilities beyond the limitations of my environment. I needed a “me” in my life: someone ...

Kids choose positive or negative role models based on whether they have a growth or prevention mindset. A growth mindset looks toward goal accomplishment while a prevention mindset focuses on avoiding ...

When I think back on my childhood, I’m hard pressed to remember having any professional role models that looked like me. Sure, an interest in science had me glued to the TV for each episode of Mr.

If you grew up in a small town like I did, you may not have been exposed to many educators of different ethnic and racial groups — or even of your own race. As a biracial girl who grew up in a small, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. If you’re successful in your career, chances are you had a ...

NORTH MIAMI, FLA. (WSVN) - In a significant milestone, the 5,000 Role Models of Excellence Project celebrated its Regional Tie Tying Ceremony at North Miami Senior High School, Wednesday night. For ...

APTOS — Local youth and their families participated in the Latino Role Models conference on Saturday at the Crocker Theater at Cabrillo College. Presented by Senderos, and offered at no cost for ...

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – There’s a high demand for more male mentors at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida. The ...

'Just being around someone that works, that has a job, is a different environment for them' ...