Saturday, March 29, 2025
Larry Fitzgerald - Even More Impression After NFL Career
An excerpt from AfroTech -
Former NFL Player Larry Fitzgerald Jr. Has Invested In Over 160 Startups And Is Empowering The Youth In STEM
By Samantha Dorisca
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| Photo Credit: Ben Jared/PGA TOUR |
One year after being drafted into the league, the Larry Fitzgerald Foundation was formed, inspired by his mother, Carol, who passed away from breast cancer in 2003, according to its website. She was committed to helping others who were battling breast cancer, and her work is being continued through the foundation, with resources, education, and support being provided to organizations upholding this mission.
Additionally, the Larry Fitzgerald Foundation’s second pillar focuses on youth empowerment by working to improve literacy rates and expand children’s access to technology in K-12 education. In October 2024, Fitzgerald hosted a field trip to the Phoenix Raceway for Luke Elementary students, where they designed their own cars, explored how friction affects speed, and experienced a high-tech NASCAR simulator, according to AZFamily.
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Larry Fitzgerald Enterprises
He has gone on to become a board member at DICK’S Sporting Goods, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and Qualtrics. He is also a serial investor with a portfolio that includes more than 160 startups under Larry Fitzgerald Enterprises, which consists of the following sectors:
Real Estate
Hospitality
Travel
Sports
Technology
Specific companies include Greyson Clothiers, WHOOP, Arizona Drive, Infinite Athlete, Steak 44, and Chess.com.
“As a youth, I struggled academically and had occasional behavioral issues. I was eventually diagnosed with ADHD, and one of my academic counselors had me try something unconventional to help me deal with my condition: chess. From there, I became obsessed,” he expressed, according to Morgan Stanly.
Championing Health & Saving Lives
An excerpt from Renowned
Surgeon Dr. Maseray S. Kamara Is Championing Health Equity in The U.S.
by Gee NY
Despite Black Americans making up 13% of the U.S. population, only 5.4% of physicians are Black, and of those, only 2.8% are Black women, according to a 2021 report in The Lancet.
Dr. Maseray S. Kamara, MD, is one of the few Black women in the field of colon and rectal surgery, specializing in robotic surgery and anorectal disease.
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Dr. Kamara’s path to medicine was driven by more than just a desire to treat disease—it was about empowering patients through knowledge and advocacy.
“I realized that healthcare wasn’t just about treating disease—it was about empowering patients with knowledge, advocating for better health outcomes, and making a tangible difference in people’s lives,” Dr. Kamara told Girl Talk HQ.
Her work is particularly significant as Black Americans face disproportionately higher rates of colorectal cancer, with Black men and women 20% more likely to be diagnosed and 40% more likely to die from the disease than other racial groups, according to the American Cancer Society. Dr. Kamara’s presence in the field is not just about representation—it’s about saving lives.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
New Business
I want to express my sincere apologies for being a bit quiet lately. I’m thrilled to share that I've just launched a new business that’s been keeping me wonderfully busy! For Christmas, my sons surprised me with an Etsy Shop, and I've officially opened it for business. It showcases a variety of handmade crafts, and I can’t wait for you to check it out!
You can find it at SharpeStitch.etsy.com
Sunday, March 9, 2025
Friday, March 7, 2025
Dilara Casey's Seriously Great Resume Advice!
From Buzzfeed -
"Don't Put It On Your Résumé": This Résumé Writing Pro Is Going Viral For Sharing The Mistakes Too Many People Are Still Making In 2025
Excuse me while I make immediate edits to my résumé...
by Megan Liscomb, Senior Editor
This is too good to cherry-pick. Read the whole article.
Or, go to TikTok below and watch the video.
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