Come September, you can almost hear the new sneakers and Mary Janes slapping the sidewalks as students return from their summer vacations back to class. But not every child will be filling a desk chair this fall. School-aged children can sometimes slip through the cracks in the system and drop out, or not be provided with the resources they need... CONTINUE READING 8

Welcome to another edition of Letters to Shecky’s, a section where we take some of our favorite comments and share ‘em with all of you! It’s a new year and you, our readers, seem more eager than ever to make changes and stick with them! From advice to other readers, to love for our posts, contributors and events, it’s a ton of fun... CONTINUE READING 3

When we featured Asha Patel (read: raved), we mentioned that one of the bracelets Patel makes and sells benefits She’s the First. We were intrigued and did a little more research on this organization. While attending school may seem like a necessity, it is actually an unaffordable luxury for many underprivileged young women. She's the First promotes media awareness of this... CONTINUE READING 10

It’s officially Hanukkah, we’re in the realm of the “25 days of Christmas” and Kwanzaa starts the 26th of the month! No matter what you celebrate, we’re sure there are still a few presents you need to buy. Not celebrating anything this year? All done with gift shopping? (Go you!) You can still treat yourself with a true treasure crafted by designer... CONTINUE READING 9