StyleLikeU.com recently featured New York photographers, Rog and Bee Walker, who just celebrated their one-year wedding anniversary. Other than a keen sense of style, the two share some insight on what keeps their love strong. As a couple in the same profession, Bee cites them working so closely together as their greatest challenge as well as something that will be their … [Read more...]
Growing Trend of Kindergarten Redshirting Continues
When an athlete practices with a team, but sits out of competition to become bigger and better, it's referred to as redshirting. A growing trend for many parents is "Kindergarten Redshirting," where a child is held back from starting school later than normal, usually until age 6. In some cases, parents are unsure if their child is academically or socially ready to begin … [Read more...]
African-Americans Increasingly Open to Treating Mental Illness
Within the past two to five years, Whites have received twice the amount of mental health treatment as African-Americans and more than double the rate in prescription medication for mental health issues. Though a strong stigma still exists in the African-American community to discuss and treat mental illness, in the past decade growing numbers are reaching out. A recent article … [Read more...]
Canadian Teen Produces Beat for Jay-Z’s Latest Album
While many are enjoying the sounds of Jay-Z's 4th of July release, Magna Carta Holy Grail, they may be unaware of the fact that the beat behind album track, "Crown," was produced by Canadian teen, Ebony Oshunrinde. At just 9-years-old, Oshunrinde, found her interest in making music after seeing a video of Jay-Z and producer, Timbaland, in the studio. She immediately … [Read more...]
Adoption Costs Vary by Child’s Race
Within NPR's The Race Card Project where people submit six word titles and stories to describe their thoughts on race, a surprising discovery was made: "Black babies cost less to adopt." A similar entry, "Navigating world as transracial adopted family," surrounds a Minneapolis woman, Caryn Lantz, and her husband who adopted two African-American boys. After failing to … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Fathers and Daughters Reunite for a Dance in Richmond City Jail
Continuing with their new-found tradition started by Camp Diva head, Angela Patton, in 2012, Richmond City Jail held another father-daughter dance earlier this month. Hosted by Richmond City Sheriff C. T. Woody Jr., young girls were given the chance to not only spend time with their fathers, but help remind them why it's important to stay out of jail once they're released. … [Read more...]
New Law Fines Parents for Child’s Bullying Behavior
Monona, Wisconsin is taking parent accountability a step further by enforcing what has become a national discussion and debate. Parents of children who have repeatedly bullied their peers can now be ticketed and fined. Passed by the Monona City Council on May 20, the ordinance serves as an effort to reduce abuse and bullying among young people. Though no specific incident … [Read more...]
Documentary Sheds Light on Absent Fathers and Moving Forward
Amid the discussions surrounding fatherhood in the Black community, a documentary by Kobie Brown, "From Fatherless to Fatherhood," will make its television debut this Father's Day weekend. Airing on Magic Johnson's station, ASPiRE, the documentary explores the impact of absent fathers while sparking a discussion surrounding men who are present. Brown considers his piece "an … [Read more...]
Teen Becomes Valedictorian After Being Homeless for Most of HS Career
She often studied by the light of her cell phone when the lights went out in the homeless shelters where she and her family were living. At times, they slept in the family car when they had one. However, this didn't stop high school student, Chelesa Fearce, from graduating with a 4.466 G.P.A. Hotels, short-term rented apartments and shelters became off and on homes for … [Read more...]
Bronner Twins Become Spelman’s First Co-Valedictorians
On May 19, two young ladies will make history at Spelman College by becoming the school's first co-valedictorians with identical 4.0 G.P.As. What's more, the girls are identical twins. Known as the Bronner twins, Kirstie and Kristie, 22, not only share a perfect GPA, they shared the same responsibilities throughout their college career while juggling glee club, volunteering … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Sisters Living in the Same City United After 17 Years
Jordan and Robin live in the same city, play some of the same sports and even attend high school 10 minutes from each other, but have never met. During a track meet this past January, Jordan's teammates took note of another student stating, "She looks just like you." After finding out that Robin's last name was Jeter, Jordan began to cry. It was on that day that Robin and … [Read more...]
Pointing Toward the Sky Gets HS Relay Team Disqualified
Gestures of praise after a victory or success has gone on for decades in and out of sports. Tim Tebow is most recently known for popularizing kneeling after a touchdown, which was met with both support and opposition. While some saw it as nothing more than recognition and appreciation to God, others felt it was too much or inappropriate. Apparently, when Texas' Columbus High … [Read more...]
To Marry Or Not To Marry? Does Dad Have a Say?
A recent article from Black Enterprise tells the story of a young man, Steve, who upon asking his girlfriend's father for her hand in marriage was asked to reveal items such as his credit score, medical records and bank statements. Not sure whether to be appreciative or upset, Steve provided the requested information, fortunately with a clean record. However, what would have … [Read more...]
On The Rise: Creating Memories With Breast Milk Jewelry
To add to the newest trends of ultrasound parties and breastfeeding dolls for little girls, several moms have come up with the idea of creating and selling jewelry encompassed with breast milk. The jewelry, which can be found on several sites on the online marketplace, Etsy, is derived from milk covered with a glaze or clear resin after being plasticized or … [Read more...]
Halle Berry Pregnancy Sparks Concern for Baby’s Health
Recently, actress Halle Berry, 46, officially revealed her pregnancy with her and fiance' Olivier Martinez' first child. This will be her second in addition to five-year-old, Nahla with ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry. While many stand in awe of Berry's figure, others pose questions on the risks involved with her pregnancy. Berry expressed in a previous interview that this … [Read more...]