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Meet Shaq, a Bronx community leader and co-founder of Bronx Burners. He's raised over $120K in scholarships for student-athletes, partnering with brands like New Balance to create running content. #Co...

Navigating a White school as a kid from the city reveals a stark contrast. Experience shapes bonds and exposes a world others 'don't get'. #Discrimination #CityKids #WhiteSchool #LifeExperience

Forming an identity can be tough, especially when facing emotional swings and a brand new community. One key challenge? A Caribbean accent that led to teasing. Discover the journey of fitting in. #Ide...

Ever wondered who'd be your lifeline in a crisis? It's a powerful question that reveals your deepest bonds. Who comes to mind first? #LoyaltyTest #TrueFriends #InnerCircle #LifeLessons

Running transformed my life. From "I can never do that" to a daily ritual. Witnessing how it all began just two years ago. #RunningJourney #LifeChanges #FitnessMotivation #BronxDefenders

From marketing student to IT professional—all thanks to one high school coach. She saw my passion for computers and found the perfect tech bootcamp. Never looked back since! #CareerAdvice #ITCareer #T...

Weather woes? One dad bailed on a big move, leaving grandma to hold down the fort. How did this family reshuffle shape a childhood? Hear the untold story. #FamilyStories #ChildhoodMemories #Resilience...

Growing up, school antics met a need for independence and resilience. One learns not just from family, but from life experiences outside the home, forming identity in new communities. #Resilience #Ind...

Tied up after surgery, needing to pee badly, the nurses wouldn't come. I ended up peeing on myself. I felt so hopeless, like a kid who can't even help themself. #SurgeryRecovery #HospitalStories #Hope...

Growing up, I lived with both my grandmothers who kept me grounded. Sports became my turning point. They steered me away from trouble and towards building a meaningful life. #LifeLessons #SportsSavedM...

How did your grandmothers influence you? One person credits their grandmothers with keeping them grounded and on the right path. The vital role grandmothers play in identity formation. #Grandmothers #...

Despite having every excuse to be mad at the world, my grandmothers instilled in me respect and a strong work ethic. Because of them, I didn't become bitter. Their influence centered me. #Grandmothers...