We need to do a better job of putting ourselves higher on our own 'to do' list.

Discriminating against same-sex couples just isn't right.

You may not always have a comfortable life and you will not always be able to solve all of the world's problems at once but don't ever underestimate the importance you can have because history has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own.

It's not about government telling people what to do. It's about each of us, in our own families, in our own communities, standing up and demanding more for our kids. And it's about companies like Walmart answering that call.

Another suggestion is to cook a meal, maybe not every night, but a couple more times a week than you usually do. That way you have leftovers, and you take your lunch to work.

My experiences at Princeton have made me far more aware of my 'blackness' than ever before.

Style helps distinguish you . . . It's a great potential opportunity that people tend to leave by the wayside