Odellia L.'s blog

Destination Gulf Coast

Submitted by Odellia L. on March 15, 2010 - 9:30am

Year after year, the popular spring break destinations are predictable--Mexico, Florida, California, Vegas, the Caribbean, and for those who can afford it, Europe. But why not try a new spot and combine your spring break travel with a little volunteering? It can be a great resume builder in this grim job market, and can help cut down the costs of travel at a time when budgets for many are tighter than usual.
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Spotlight: The Buzz on Tina Wells

Submitted by Odellia L. on March 1, 2010 - 9:55am

The final pick of YPNation's "Young Professional of Color” series is Tina Wells, CEO of the New Jersey-based Buzz Marketing Group, the number one resource for all things involving youth marketing. Wells has more than a decade of expertise in youth trends, and an impressive portfolio of more than one hundred partnerships.
 
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Spotlight on Tracey Webb

Submitted by Odellia L. on February 25, 2010 - 1:17pm

YPNation is rounding out Black History Month by spotlighting an outstanding "Young Professional of Color" each day this week. Today's pick is Tracey Webb – a philanthropy enthusiast and grant writer who started the blog "Black Gives Back," which chronicles charitable efforts in the black community.
 
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Spotlight on Leanna Archer

Submitted by Odellia L. on February 24, 2010 - 1:17pm

YPNation is rounding out Black History Month by spotlighting an outstanding "Young Professional of Color" each day this week. Today's pick is Leanna Archer, CEO of Leanna's Inc., a custom-made hair care and body products line. But she isn't your typical young professional--Archer is a 14-year-old, ninth-grade student from Long Island, N.Y.
 
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Spotlight on Jamail Larkins

Submitted by Odellia L. on February 23, 2010 - 8:48am

YPNation is rounding out Black History Month by spotlighting an outstanding "Young Professional of Color" each day this week. Today's pick is Jamail Larkins. Having accumulated more than 1,500 hours of flight time, Larkin’s career, which took off at the age of 12, shows no signs of landing.
 
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Spotlight on Vashtie Kola

Submitted by Odellia L. on February 22, 2010 - 9:19am

YPNation will round out Black History Month by spotlighting an outstanding "Young Professional of Color" each day this week. They are pioneers in fields from business to blogging, serving as an inspiration to other YP's looking to excel in their own right. They are, without question, YP's to watch.
 
Today's pick is Vashtie Kola. Also known as “Downtown’s Sweetheart,” Kola is an Albany, N.Y., native, and alumni of the Manhattan-based School of Visual Arts with an imposing resume.
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Help for Haiti and Hidden Agendas

Submitted by Odellia L. on February 12, 2010 - 9:19am

It’s been one month to the day since mother earth’s voice vibrated through the capital of Haiti, and humanity banded together to muster support in the face of this boundary breaking natural disaster. As the chaos slowly settles, concerns are now arising about whether donations are reaching those for whom its intended. Cell phone companies have experienced backlash from costumers demanding that Haiti donation text message fees be waived. Financial institutions had a similar push back with online donation fees.Read more