If It Starts Feeling Like Work, I Won't Be Doing It!
November is all about practicing the power of no. In this story, you’ll discover the things you want to do in life, don’t have to feel like work. Turn your attention and focus to what makes your soul sing and bring you joy. And when something starts to feel like work, you can simply say, no, I won’t be doing it.
No Big 'I's No Little 'U's
The assignment is togetherness. No one person is bigger than the other. Read along as Pauline stresses the importance of community.
Tracing the Historical Black Town of Langston, Oklahoma
When Oklahoma is mentioned in every day life, we rarely talk about its all-Black town movement. Today, you’ll learn about the rich history of one of the remaining black towns in the state — the town of Langston.
The Purpose Driven Journey
Sometimes, life in the south is more about your journey instead of your landing place. What if the journey or the traveling place is the purpose? After all, the lesson is in the journey. Read more from Karla Scipio.
Black Lives Really Do Matter
Recent Black deaths at the hands of law enforcement has amplified awareness of racism and stirred up anger in the Black community, and rightfully so. Connie Perry, a mother and grandmother, provides a thoughtful reflection on the Black lives who were lost or innocently incarcerated and convicted.
Melanin Violin: Shifting the Cultural Landscape of Orchestra
Black musicians are becoming the changing faces of string instrumentalists and Imani Henry is one of them. The violinist and director of orchestra for a school in Cypress, Texas is carving her own path to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in orchestra with her company, Melanin Violin. In this article, you’ll hear more about her business, learn about the band versus orchestra debate, and discover why representation matters in this space.
Even Through Hard Rocks of Adversity
Pauline Mansfield reminisces on a potted clover that survived a storm and is reminded of a friend who also suffered trauma, but is managing to survive even through hard rocks of adversity.
Health Inequities and the Importance of Self-Care
Where you’re born, live, work, and play can determine how long you live. In this article, you’ll learn more about the health inequities surrounding the southern black community and how you can tackle them by practicing self-care.
Cypress-Based Private School Geared Towards Elite Student-Athletes Set To Open Fall 2021
PSAT-XEA is coming out the gate Fall 2021 with basketball, baseball, volleyball and football with a heavy emphasis on development of early, intermediate, and elite student-athletes by former professional NBA, MLB, PGA, and international pro athletes.