Bully Me Why?

By: Kiavonni Monger, Jennings Senior High (Edited by Expressions Challenge) Bully, why can’t you see the pain at home already makes me cry? I come to school to get away but you hurt me worse with the words you say. Following me up and down the halls, laughing at the names I’m being called. You … Continued

Enough

By Christa Zhang, University City High School (Edited by Expressions Challenge) What is beauty when we don’t even see beauty in ourselves? What is talent when we are all convinced that we aren’t good at anything? And more importantly, who are we, when we aren’t even aware of our self-worth? 90% of girls want to change … Continued

A Walk in Stangers’ Shoes

By Tiffany Watkins, Carnahan High School of the Future (Edited by Expressions Challenge) Express yourself because no one can do it better Don’t listen to the negativity just keep climbing the ladder Regardless of what happens be happy that you’re around To watch others cheer up that used to be down Stop telling yourself what you … Continued

Award Winning Artist Directs the 2018 Expressions Art Gallery Tour

Walgreens Expressions Challenge is honored to have Raymond A. Thomas, Award Winning Artist and Film Maker direct the 2018 Art Gallery Tour.   Raymond A. Thomas is an award-winning artist, international award-winning filmmaker, and noted creative director. This cross-disciplinary artist won Best of Show and 1st prize at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry’s … Continued

Inner Cosmos by Finalist Mariam Keita

Poem by Chicago Finalist Mariam Keita Winnie Mandela Options High School Inner Cosmos The shine of your star is fading The glitter in your eyes is dimming The pride in your body is crumbling The hope in your heart is dying A star has descended from the dark sky Falling down over a million miles … Continued

Meet Jaylen Bledsoe

Meet Jaylen Bledsoe, motivational speaker, investor, CEO, and consultant. Did we mention he’s only 16 years old? Yes, at his short age Bledsoe has accomplished much great success. His leadership and natural entrepreneur spirit were invested in him at a very young age.   Bledsoe started his own technology company, Jaylen D. Bledsoe Global Group … Continued

Preparing Your Teen for Life after High School

  The day has finally arrived, you are sitting in the front row cheering your teen on as they accept their diploma, a certification of their hard work for the past 12 years. Tears of joy stream down your face, as you sit back and see all the hard work and sacrifices you made throughout … Continued

Connecting with Your Teens

CONNECTING WITH YOUR TEENS Being a parent is not an easy task. It’s a 24/7 job that sometimes comes with little to no appreciation for the hard work you do. As your child grows up the level of dependency starts to decrease. You remember when your child would come home from school and talk non-stop … Continued

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