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October 7 marks 100 years for veteran James South. This year his only birthday wish is to receive 100 cards in the mail. His assisted living home, Brookdale Senior Living in Watauga, Texas, is trying to make his wish come true. They posted an image of James South with his own handwritten sign earlier on…
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Being a businesswoman in America has not always been easy. Not too long ago, America’s “marriage bar” restricted employment opportunities for married women. Even if a married woman was able to find employment, under the legal practice of “coverture,” her wages actually belonged to her husband. Despite these restrictions, some female tycoons not only succeeded…
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One Mindful way to influence the next generation of innovators, leaders, and volunteers is to offer them guidance. Big Brothers Big Sisters strives to “help change kids’ perspectives and giving them the opportunity to reach their potential.” History of Big Brothers Big Sisters It all began in 1904 when a New York City court clerk named…
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The murder of Marielle Franco, a Brazilian city councilor, was a shock not just to Brazil, but the entire world. People everywhere are expressing their sorrow and anger. Demonstrators have marched in the streets of Brazil’s largest cities and #MariellePresente (“Marielle Is Here”) has trended on social media. “The end of the Military Police!” –…
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Known for her progressive views on childbirth, Mary Francis Hill Coley was an influential midwife in American history. Coley, known as Miss Mary, was an African American woman with almost no formal education, but she successfully helped deliver more than 3,000 babies over 30 years. This Black History Month, let’s honor the great achievements of…
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In the past decade, there has been a great push to enact change in our country, from Occupy Wall Street to Black Lives Matter. One of the most influential ways to achieve change in the future is to motivate our younger generation. For Black History Month, we would like to honor just two of the…
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Working for a major sports franchise can bring you fame, money, and a platform for making a difference. While some players fail to use their fame for good, there are those who take the initiative. Chris Long, an NFL defensive end, is one of those people. The events of Charlottesville shocked the nation, with the “Unite…
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Education is important for building a more Mindful world; thus, teaching is one of our noblest professions. Teachers help shape our future by enlightening the minds of our children. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, there are more than 3.7 million working elementary and secondary school teachers in the United States. One of…
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Millions of Americans adults go to hospitals on a regular basis to treat serious medical conditions like cancer. Struggling families have a hard time finding and paying for childcare for all the needed medical appointments. Fortunately, two women in Oregon started a non-profit that creates drop-in childcare at hospitals for parents seeking treatments. It all…
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At 53 years old, Barbara Millicent Roberts (aka Barbie) is one of the most popular brands at Mattel, Inc. While an iconic toy, Barbie is no stranger to controversy. Barbie’s unrealistic body proportions are said to promote skewed body ideals to young girls. Is it time for Barbie to make a change? Rebecca Sypin and…
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