The economy, crushing student debt, and technology are all deciding factors in our lives. Fifteen companies have taken the opportunity to eliminate the requirement of a college degree when applying to…
The Education Effect: Why Rihanna Cares About Education & You Should Too
For several years, Rihanna has voiced her concerns and raised money to aid in global access to education. Here’s why you should care too. The literacy rate has significantly increased over the l…
Do Blacks & Hispanics Underachieve Relative to Asians?
The idea that Asians, although a minority are high achieving, is still a fairly accepted idea. This idea is often, and wrongfully, used to shame Blacks and Hispanics for “underachieving”. …
Senate Kills Education and Healthcare with $700 Billion Increase in the Military’s Budget
The senate has passed a bill that increases the military’s budget by $700 BILLION! Yes, you read that correctly. A single section of our country’s infrastructure has been awarded $700 bill…
Chance the Rapper is Starting A New Award Show for Teachers ?
Over the last few years, Chance the Rapper has been using his platform to advocate for teachers and public schools in Chicago. Through his nonprofit organization, SocialWorks, Chano adding to his ongo…
Rihanna Launches “The Dollar Campaign” As a Fundraiser For Education
With her latest efforts in aid of education, Rihanna is proving that she is humanitarian of the year. Under the guidance of her Clara Lionel Foundation, the Bajan beauty launched “The Dollar Campaign”…
Rihanna Funds New Bike Sharing Program in Malawi, Africa<3
Everyone’s favorite bad girl is doing some good. Rihanna has partnered with OFO, the world’s largest bike-sharing platform, to provide the women of Malawi, Africa access to education. Of all the…
Humanitarian Bae! Watch Rihanna Teach Math to Malawi Kids in Documentary
Rihanna and her Clara Lionel Foundation visited Malawi, one of the poorest countries in the world, with Global Citizen and the Global Partnership for Education. In a new short documentary, Rihanna, t…
Straight A Student? Nicki Minaj Wants To Pay Your Tuition
Some lucky Twitter users were given the opportunity of a lifetime Saturday night. Rap queen Nicki Minaj was promoting her contest with music.ly to fly fans out to the Billboard Music Awards. She menti…
Chance the Rapper is Working to Help Chicago Public Schools!
Chance the Rapper is making a difference on and off the stage! The Chicago rapper met with Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner to discuss local education issues and funding. Congrats to @Chancetherapper for m…
10 Reasons Why Obama Made America Great
He promotes equality and unity, he encourages integrity, he carries out change…President Barack Obama is a man who has helped America grow in so many ways. As his time in office is coming to an end, i…