Millennial women are getting paid in Atlanta

Article from the Atlanta Business Journal:

Atlanta top city for Gen Y women earners

Holy Innocents’ Students Find Power Over Prejudice

Al Duncan honored in “Best of the Black Collegian” Series

Former Black Collegian Magazine columnist and blogger, Al Duncan’s article “Turning Setbacks Into Comebacks” from 2006 was recently awarded with inclusion in the “Best of the Black Collegian” series, in honor of the magazine’s 40th anniversary. Black Collegian publisher, Preston Edwards Sr., declared Duncan’s article to be the best motivational article in the magazine’s history.

Al Duncan Testimonial – Sister 2 Sister Event

Mr. Duncan was exceptional in his customer service, accomodation and presentation. He responded quickly to my initial request; he was accomodating with respect to my audience and unconventional times, and his presentation was inspiring despite our being a very “tough crowd.” You should book him if you can, as soon as you can!

Yolanda Johnson Atlanta Board of Education Member District 6

Summer job program boosts teens’ wallets, spirits

“Summer job program boosts teens’ wallets, spirits”
Dave Battagello, The Windsor Star
Published: Tuesday, June 29, 2010

With dozens of local teenagers hanging on every word, Al Duncan crumpled up a $20 bill, repeatedly stepped on it, then held it high to show its value never changes.

The message from the widely acclaimed mentor for at-risk youth: regardless of being battered by criticism or difficult life circumstances, “you can choose to value yourself,” he said.

Raised in the tough and poverty-stricken streets of north Philadelphia, the motivational speaker and author for troubled youth across North America was in Windsor on Monday as keynote speaker for 265 teens as they embark on New Beginnings’ fourth annual Summer Jobs for Youth Program.”

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National Education Association – National Teacher Day

On National Teacher Day, thousands of communities take time to honor their local educators and acknowledge the crucial role teachers play in making sure every student receives a quality education. This year’s event takes place on May 4, 2010.

NEA – National Teacher Day

Global Youth Service Day April 23-25 2010

Tomorrow millions of children and youth around the the world will celebrate and honor the young people who improve their communities through service and service-learning. 

Global Youth Service Day | Youth Changing The World – April 23-25 2010