So you want your G.E.D.? by Anya Nicole

So, you’re thinking about going back to school. It’s never too late to get your diploma. I commend you for taking this first step to better yourself. You should be proud of yourself. Here’s a list of organizations in Philadelphia, PA that can help you on your journey to receiving your GED. Much success! Philadelphia [...]

How to Write a Banging Resume by ShalenaDIVA

Since the tightening of the job market, an effective resume has become all the more important since many other people will undoubtedly apply for the same position as you. Your cover letter and resume need to stand out and grab the reviewer’s attention immediately. I found two great, FREE websites that will not only help [...]

Successful Woman: Shameika Mathurin, Esq.

Shameika Mathurin is an Assistant District Attorney and Prosecutor of the State of New York.  She graduated and received  a B.A. from Duke University in 2002, with a double-major in Political Science and African-American Studies.  She received her J.D. from Brooklyn Law School in 2006.  She spent most of her time in college trying to figure out [...]

Nursing Student: Shanella Burton

I’m thirty seven years old. I grew up in Southwest Philadelphia, and currently reside in Northeast Philadelphia. I’m recently divorced with two daughters. After separating from my husband I decided to pursue my dream to become a nurse. My biggest obstacle was worrying about how I was going to work seven days a week, find [...]

Nursing Student: Mikenda Early

I grew up in multiple cities. My step dad was in the United States Army so we moved alot. My favorite activity is reading, writing, singing and hanging with my family and friends. One of the greatest obstacles is being diagnosed with a brain tumor. After brain surgery and radiation and prayer I have been [...]

Successful Woman: Tamara Johnson, MD

Tamara Johnson, MD is a Pediatric Resident. She graduated from Duke University in 2003 with a BA in Psychology and a minor in Dance and Women’s Studies. She later attended the University of Pennsylvania’s Special Science Program. She is a southerner at heart and always will be. She grew up in Greenville, SC and from [...]

Nurse: Kia Harris

I was born and raised in the inner city of Philadelphia. I am thankful for a mother that had the insight and vision to know that she had to get me out of the “hood”. I am a graduate of Masterman Middle and High School. I received a great education there and credit the foundation [...]

“Help! I’ll Never Get into College with These SAT Scores!” by Bernard A. Williams

Top 10 Suggestions for Juniors with Lower Than Expected SAT Scores If you are concerned that your SAT scores are lower than you expected or hoped, don’t worry and don’t give up – you still may be able to get into the college of your dreams.  Here are the top 10 things you can do [...]

Successful Woman: Blayne Alexander

Blayne Alexander is a multimedia reporter with WRDW, a CBS affiliate in Augusta, Georgia.  The “multimedia” basically means she does it all – camera, editing and reporting – so she’s both in front of and behind the camera. She graduated from Duke University in 2008 where she majored in English. From day one, she’s known [...]

Think outside the Musicbox By ShalenaD.I.V.A

The Happy Hour Section of D.I.V.A Polish offers you suggestions on how to become more well-rounded so that you are able to represent yourself well around others. There’s nothing worse than a woman who sounds stupid when she speaks…ugh! You have to broaden your horizons by exposing yourself to new things so you’ll have a [...]

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