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Historically Black colleges and universities do more than offer Black youths a pathway to opportunity and success – I teach criminology, and my research suggests another benefit
Historically Black colleges and universities do more than offer Black youths a pathway to opportunity and success – I teach criminology, and my research suggests another benefit Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) offer a pathway to higher education that can help young people, especially Black people, avoid the criminal justice system by providing access […]
📚 Education
Watch: Tips to make your New Year’s resolution last
Watch: Tips to make your New Year’s resolution last Break big resolutions into smaller, bite-sized pieces to build momentum and confidence. Having a support system in place can significantly improve success rates, as accountability provides encouragement and motivation. Self-compassion is crucial for overcoming failure and maintaining progress; give yourself grace and adjust your approach as […]
🏥 Health
On stage but out of the spotlight − the quiet struggle of being an opening act
On stage but out of the spotlight − the quiet struggle of being an opening act The idea that opening for a major act guarantees career growth is a myth. While exposure can help, it’s not enough on its own to sustain success. Most opening acts see a streaming bump during the tour, but this […]
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A steady gaze may set you up for better performance
A steady gaze may set you up for better performance New research identifies the links between a steady gaze and elite performance. In his book on basketball great Bill Bradley, writer John McPhee proposes that Bradley’s greatest asset had little to do with speed, strength, or agility. It had to do, McPhee says, with his […]
🔬 Science