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31May

Education: University Versus Trade School

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Figuring it out later could end up costing your son tens of thousands of dollars more, as well as lost working time.It’s also important not to blindly buy into the promise that university graduates will earn $1 million or more during their working careers than graduates from colleges or technical schools.

While it’s true that many professionals with university degrees will earn substantially more than those with college diplomas or trade certifications, the reality is that career prospects and incomes for university graduates vary depending upon their field of study.

31May

Education: Afrikan book list

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Her parents encouraged the culture of reading at a young age and sent their children to great schools. They bought different genres of books and together, had discussions about them. As a family they watched shows like Shaka Zulu, Roots, Family Matters and The Sound of Music.

30May

Wellness: black hair is life!

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Black hair has been a significant part of the black culture and heritage over the years. In the past, Black hair was used for different reasons. It was used symbolized one’s family background, sex, Tribe, Spirituality, social status, social ranks, spirituality, and marital status. This continued well into the African diaspora. People of African descent use their bodies as canvases and style their hair as a means of expression and resistance to oppression. 

Symbolism of black hair

30May

Education: Skin pigmentation

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Our skin is our largest organ and has many different functions. The skin protects us from harmful objects, chemicals, organisms like bacteria, sunrays, and dehydration (Brenner and Hearing, 2008). The skin has two main layers: the epidermis and the dermis. The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin and is the layer of contact with the outside environment (Orazio et al., 2013). One main function of the skin is as a protective layer or barrier between us and the outside environment (Elias et al., 2010).