philanthropy

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.
 
Why is the YPNation spotlight on Tracey Webb?
Webb, a self-...

Raise your hand if you think A Christmas Carol is terrifying.
 
Me too.
 
I saw Robert Zemeckis' new animated film last week, and I'd forgotten what a harrowing tale Charles Dickens weaves.
 
It struck me that as I mature—as I become comfortable in the working world, earn more, learn to enjoy the privileges of my salary, eat more, and as I walk past my share of beggars on the...