Chrishawndra Matthews and her son Derrick have founded Literacy in the H.O.O.D. to address Cleveland’s literacy crisis, and have distributed over 100,000 books to inner-city neighborhoods, while also providing resources for adults to obtain their GED through the Seeds of Literacy program.
Author Archives: Jillian Holness
Posted inHOLIDAYS
10 Ways to Save Money this Holiday Season
To save money this holiday season, consider checking out grocery ads for deals, donating plasma for extra cash, turning unused items into funds, earning money while delivering holiday treats, earning cashback on online purchases, decorating on a budget, checking out tree-lighting events, lending a hand with Task Rabbit, and opening a high-yielding savings account.
Posted inElection24, Elections/voting, EXPLAINERS, Jillian, Let's Vote CLE (2020), yy-Resources, yy.Our Stories
Everything you need to know about voting, a guide to help Ohioans prepare for the 2024 election
Written by Jillian Holness The 2024 Presidential election is on Tuesday, November 5, and It’s important now more than ever to cast your vote. Here is a guide to help get you election-ready. Voter Registration and Eligibility Before going to the polls, the first step is reviewing your eligibility and registering to vote. The Ohio […]
Posted inTake Care Sis
Early Puberty: A continuous rising trend that has been disproportionally affecting Black girls
Accelerated puberty in girls is linked to diet, stress, and environmental factors, increasing the risk of cancer, obesity, and other health complications.
Posted inComplexity of Coils, EQUITY, Fitness, Jillian, Take Care Sis
FDA missed its deadline to propose a ban on hair relaxers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed banning formaldehyde in hair relaxers, but the deadline has been missed. Research has shown that these chemicals have been linked to fibroids, early puberty, gestational high blood pressure, and uterine cancer. The FDA has not…
Posted inBook Reviews-, Jillian, MONEY
The best-selling author and viral content creator shares her journey to building wealth and advice from her book, Rich AF: The Winning Mindset That Will Change Your Life
Speaking at Eastman Reading Garden, the CEO of Your Rich BFF, a multimillion-dollar financial education company, challenges the idea that “wealth whispers and urges people to…
Posted inFitness, Mental Health, Self-Care-, yy.Our Stories
What Does Self-Care Really Mean?
Social media tells us that self-care is doing the little things to make us feel better, but what if that’s not enough?…
Posted inCOMMENTARY & OPINION
Opinion: Exploring the ‘Hard Wig, Soft Life’ Trend- TikTok’s Take on Black Content Creators’ Pursuit of Wealthy Partners
Black TikTokers are trending the hashtag “hard wig, soft life” as they ditch their 30-inch bustdown wigs and laid edges for stiff, crunchy wigs, hoping to find a rich white husband to give them a soft life.
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How to beat the Winter Blues
The cold weather and the early sunsets can bring out the winter blues in many of us. Find out about seasonal depression and some ways to fight off …
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5 Black-Owned Wellness Brands to Shop for the Holidays
Here are 5 Black-owned wellness brands to cover everyone on your list…