Understanding the Role of the Bystander in Bullying Situations

By Renee Bogacz

So many anti-bullying programs focus on getting bullies to stop their abusive behavior or empowering victims.  Both are noble and worthwhile endeavors, but more and more researchers are starting to acknowledge the huge role that bystanders play in any bullying situation.  Bystanders are important, according an More »

On Common Ground: A Place where Hip-Hop is not Hard At All!

By Evangelia Biddy

A socially-conscience message from a modern day hip-hop artist; a foundation dedicated to empowering youth in urban neighborhoods and providing life skills to underserved communities brought to you by rap music; a program that provides life, career and educational mentoring as a means for youth participants to achieve More »

More than Just a Knot

A Conversation with Screenwriter Antwone Fisher

By Evangelia Biddy

Drawing from his challenging childhood in foster care and then as a homeless teen, turned award-winning producer and author, Antwone Fisher shares practical wisdom for boys and parents of boys. His inspiration, the necktie! But this is about much more than a knot. More »

Raising Financially Fit Young People

By Evangelia Biddy

Not all children’s books need begin with “Once upon a time”, shares financial literacy expert Susan Beacham and New York Times bestselling author, Lynnette Khalfani Cox. The dynamic pair joined forces to create The Millionaire Kid$ Club™ children’s book series. The picture books teach children that money is More »

Moving Up! Meeting the Needs of Middle School Girls

By Evangelia Biddy

Growing up girl is definitely not what it was even a few years ago! Today’s girls receive so many confusing messages via popular music and media that focuses on sexualized images of girlhood, consumerism, violence and the unattainable body images presented in teen and young adult magazines. A More »