In today’s economic landscape, millennials and Gen Z are staring down a dilemma older generations never had to confront at this scale: is college still worth the debt? With soaring tuition prices, inflation driving up living costs, and a volatile job market, the answer isn’t as clear-cut as it once was. This article breaks down modern strategies to fund your college education without drowning in debt—and arms you with the knowledge to make smarter decisions in 2025.

For decades, the dominant media narrative surrounding Black fatherhood has leaned heavily into a negative stereotype: absenteeism, irresponsibility, detachment. This stereotype, while persistently echoed across movies, television, and even some political rhetoric, has little grounding in factual reality. The idea of the "missing Black father" has been weaponized to overshadow the many Black men who show up daily for their children in ways that are consistent, nurturing, and deeply involved.

The Architect of Your Achievements: Laying Bricks with Intention

We've all heard the wisdom: "You don't set out to build a wall... You say, 'I'm going to lay this brick as perfectly as a brick can be laid.' You do that every single day. And soon you have a wall." This isn't just about the physical act of doing; it’s profoundly about the mental state you bring to each "brick."