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Amy Stokes

Giraffe Wisdom: Reach for the Stars beyond the Bars

Giraffes are the tallest animals in Africa with extremely long necks and legs. They always reach for the best leaves at the top of the trees. They have a vision in life – to go further than ever imagined possible. When the giraffe lowers its neck to drink, it loses […]

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Arm Yourself for Success

  Dear Net Buddies and Blazers, Just as the victim in this cartoon probably won’t waste time worrying about being “encouraged” by Rudy’s wiffle bat – made of plastic, full of holes and able to administer bruises, but not broken bones – future employers won’t waste time on resumes or […]

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Even Beyoncé Takes Heat

Extracted from writer Timmhotep Aku’s op-ed in VogueTeen exploring the criticism tied to Beyonce’s Black Is King and her position as an artist in a capitalist system. …From Beyoncé, we expect rousing pop music, vocal dexterity, as well as performances and visuals filled with pageantry, glamour, elegance, attitude, and Blackness […]

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Wildebeest Wisdom: Adapt or Die

Wildebeest are very adaptable and are one of the few species that have extended their range in the last 50 years in Africa. The Great Serengeti Wildebeest Migration is the largest mammal migration in the world and is one of the world’s most spectacular wildlife events. They know that for […]

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