Northwestern Mutual provides tips and advice on financial planning for college. If there is one financial planning goal that tends to sneak up on families, it’s paying for college. Yet helping to cover the cost of higher education is one of the largest expenses most parents face. According to Big Future by The College Board, the […]
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Absolutely stunning! That green tho! Here’s Lupita Nyong’o flowing in Gucci, at the opening ceremony at the Cannes Film Festival in France, for the premiere of La Tete Haute.
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Last night, Ester Dean and Hana Mae Lee, stars of the Universal Pictures’ film PITCH PERFECT 2, held a private screening of the anticipated sequel and after party here in Los Angeles. Music celebrities and tastemakers were in attendance including, Academy Award-Winning actor, Jamie Foxx. Ester Dean and Hana Mae Lee introduced the film as guests
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The breathtakingly beautiful Islands with picturesque beaches, gorgeous sunsets, shopping, fine dining, lots and lots of relaxed people, and plenty to see and do. Where in Hawaii Did We Go? Since we’ve heard so much about the capitol Honolulu, we decided why not check out the Island of Oahu! Why Oahu? Originally, our plans were only to spend
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Women On 20s a non-profit, grassroots organization whose mission is to effect change, says that now is the time to put a woman’s face on our paper currency, has announced the results of their online poll. On May 12, 2015, Women On 20s presented a petition to President Obama informing him of the results of the
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Mother’s day is here! I’ve heard it mentioned time and time again how being a mother is the hardest job on earth. Well, being a mother, I’d have to say I agree. One of the most important lessons that I learned in being a mother is to keep the lines of communication open. In the
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I’ve heard it said that there is nothing more magical than a classroom. I suppose there is some truth to that especially when the confines of a classroom aren’t limited to a space comprised of brick walls and a daydreamer’s view of a schoolyard playground. But, after interviewing my Mom, I am convinced that
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Don’t you just love how kids keep it real? They have an innocence that’s genuine and transparent, which is why we’re grateful to have 12-year old Walter interview his Mom Lynita, in our Ask Mama series honoring Mother’s Day. Read below the very poignant, straight forward and to the point conversation between a mother and her 12-year-old
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(Chula Vista, CA) On Saturday May 1, a group of local residents from the Chula Vista community decided to meet over breakfast to discuss the African American voice in determining council districts. The meeting, which took place at the new Denny’s restaurant located across from the Otay Ranch Shopping mall, was facilitated by JoAnn Fields, community organizer
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By Camille Shavon Growing up as the eldest child of a teenage mother had its share of adversity and challenges. After all, one might say, “you actually grow and learn together!” I am a firm believer that God orders your steps and predestineds your path. Thus I can truly say, aside from birthing four
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