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On a National Day of Service, Today's Teens are Finding Innovative Ways to Help
Six months after the first youth march for integrated schools, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke at the Washington Monument and urged the next generation to “make a career of humanity. … you will make a greater person of yourself; a greater Nation of your country and a finer world to live in.”
Today, as we celebrate a day of service in his name, teens are reaching out to each other through the ashes of one of the largest wildfires in our nation's history to do just that.
When Heroes Run Into the Fire – Firefighters, We Love You
They run towards the fire.
With purpose and courage, real-life heroes have been fighting California flames for days now, and we are watching with clasped hands and held breath.
The devastation in Los Angeles is unimaginable.
Our awe for the firefighters is immeasurable.
We are watching hour by hour, with the next generation watching with us. And in addition to their questions about disaster, loss and safety are coming questions about courage, service and heroism.
How did she get to be a firefighter?
Could I do that too?
What would we do without so many firefighters and how did they get that brave?
Do they feel like heroes every single day?
Even in what seem like apocalyptic times, when girls have questions Être seeks answers. In this case, we started with role model NYFD firefighter Regina Wilson.
First-Time Winners Owned the 2025 Golden Globes - Hear the Epic Advice they Gave
The first few days of a new year always leave me searching for fresh advice in unexpected places. Combine that with my unabashed love of awards shows, and last night's Golden Globes had me cheering for first-time winners and their wise words from the stage.
First-time speeches dominated the night, and many held mentor moments worth sharing. As a sparkly start to a brand new year, here are five first-ever winners and the advice they offered to all of us just hours ago.