Myra Richardson is a Buffalo State College student who has shown how obstacles in life can lead to some of the best opportunities with the right attitude. Myra was diagnosed with Lupus Nephritis in 2013, which she continues to battle. When her father passed in August 2019 she felt her body giving out, leading to
When I purchased my house and moved in I was very excited to find out that I had Concord Grapes growing on my backyard fence. Each year, I watch eagerly for the leaves to bloom. The past few years after the winter I have been worried looking out my kitchen window at the frail vines
Fernando Hernandez, a 2020 graduate of the University at Buffalo. Fernando didn’t wait to launch his videography business, he embraced his purpose while pursuing his education. Although he had to return home early due to the pandemic his dream is still in motion. Congratulations Fernando!
I was on the phone with my BFF laughing and chatting it up. Her son was in the background making his presence known to both of us. He chimed into the conversation again asking for something. She responded, then she paused and said “actually, I will take that so you don’t get tempted.” My ears
Tia, a native of Buffalo moved away in 2009 to attend Howard University and obtain a degree in Public Relations. After graduating, she stayed in the Capitol for six additional years and found her passion for social media. She eventually stepped out and launched TMD PR Social Media Consulting. As a freelance Social Media Manager she
Anyone that knows me well would know that I absolutely loathe bugs of any kind. Even the beautifully colored ones that people like to say “ohhh how nice, they pollinate the earth and cleanse the air” (insert eye roll). So naturally, anytime I see anything in my house that doesn’t look like a human, I wage full
Danielle Burruss is re-launching her G & G Empowerment Group. G&G Empowerment Group (GGEG) is a 3-year, Christian-based organization dedicated to the empowerment, support and encouragement of African American women between the ages of 18-26. Through monthly devotionals, retreats, workshops, community service and many other activities, GGEG strives to enhance each member’s relationship with God and form everlasting relationships. If you have a
I decided to go to Wegmans one night to get more food in preparation for the inevitable order to stay home (unless we have been deemed essential to go out). My sister Ebony also happened to be in the store during that time, so I convinced her to join me on my grocery field trip.
Meet the founder of Sadie Strong, a faith-based organization that inspires hope and plants seeds of love for women affected by breast cancer in underserved communities, empowering themto push past their pain, tap into their power and realize the joys of life. www.sadiestrong.org
Although I’ve always been an extremely motivated individual, as a youngster I admit I sometimes struggled with my self-esteem. In adolescence, I was targeted, because I was a dark-skinned, tall and skinny child. I was always taller than all the boys…and we know how a young girl would love that ( NOT). The teasing was
