MLK Day: The Power of Young People – A Teachable Moment
Recent events make it more challenging than ever to be the parent of a Black child. Parents must steer their kids through seeing a violent
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Recent events make it more challenging than ever to be the parent of a Black child. Parents must steer their kids through seeing a violent
There are many things that will be different about this Holiday season. But the Holidays can still be joyful and filled with activities. Here are
Note: Beccastone originally spoke to Dr. Poussaint in the wake of the killing of 17-year old Trayvon Martin in Florida in 2012. Dr. Poussaint’s words
We have learned a lot of negative things about social media, but it is very hard for parents to effectively ban a young teen with
Another day, another sorrow. Another black person has been killed, and we have watched another cell phone video capture the tragedy live. It’s hard
By Julieanna Richardson- When I was nine years old and the only black kid in my class, my teacher asked us to talk about our
As I sat on the grounds of the United States Capitol when Barack Obama was taking the oath of office, I felt a close kinship
The Internet has most everything to satisfy the curiosity of our children, but this also includes pornography and sexually graphic materials, which can sometimes appear
Beccastone talks to Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III, Pastor, Abyssinian Baptist Church, Harlem, New York City, and President, State University of New York College
In a time of social justice protests, job losses, and a pandemic which probably isn’t going away anytime soon, many people are seeking ways to
Sylvester Monroe, an award winning journalist and author, shared with Beccastone an essay he wrote that appeared in a collection titled, The Power of Character,
What is the most valuable piece of advice your mother gave you? “Life is not fair.” My mother told me that throughout my childhood. She
Recently during a meeting with high school seniors to talk about the Civil Rights Movement, I learned their graduation was on May 17th. “Wow,” I
Bill Keyes, President of the Institute for Responsible Citizens, sits down with Beccastone to share how they are developing successful leaders of tomorrow. Q: What
Kelly Rowland is a Grammy-award winning singer/songwriter, actress, model, TV host and philanthropist. Kelly was one of the founding members of the famed singing group
As I sat on the grounds of the United States Capitol when Barack Obama was taking the oath of office, I felt a close kinship
Note: Beccastone originally spoke to Dr. Poussaint in the wake of the killing of 17-year old Trayvon Martin in Florida in 2012. Dr. Poussaint’s words
Beccastone asked a group of recent Black college grads “What do you wish someone had told you before you got to college?” In no particular