Suggested Topics and Writing Prompts
iCare About the Homeless™
In 500-1500 words, describe/discuss 10 things people can do within their own communities to show they care about the homeless.
Need 2 Read™
Why is reading important at all stages of a person’s life? Stay between 500-1500 words. Or create a video no less than 4 minutes and no more than 10 m minutes in length where you talk about the importance of reading.
Feed the Hungry™
In your community, what are organizations doing to help cure the hunger epidemic? Be sure to include names, locations, and dates of activities and events.
The Suicide Project™
Suicide amongst African-Americans has become a growing epidemic. What are the warning signs of suicide? How can you tell if someone might be on the verge of committing suicide?
Keys to Freedom™
Life after Prison. Highlight some of the difficulties ex-offenders incur once released from prison that will increase their chances to recidivate. This may be an opportunity to interview former prisoner.
Young Entrepreneurs™
Locate and find 5 young entrepreneurs within your own community who are on the rise. In your article, tell us their name, their mission/cause/company, and what makes them unique.
Jewels of Confidence™
Building self-esteem is important and vital to our health. What are some things that might destroy a female teen’s self-esteem?
Man Up™
The role of a man in a relationship is sometimes loosely defined. In your opinion, what are some things that make a man a “man?”
My WillPower™
Overcoming drugs and alcohol is a huge feat to overcome. Interview one drug survivor.
My Dream™
Everyone has a dream. Interview one youth who is willing to tell you about his/her dream. Create your own interview questions before getting started and incorporate your answers into your article.
Keeping Family First™
Name and discuss 7 things that can increase unity in the family.
Give List™
Make a list of centers that offer clothing, shoes, toys, and food to needy families in your community
Speak Life™
Inspiration can go a long way. Make a list of motivational speakers who might be coming to give a speech in your area.
For Better or Worse™
Independent Women, have we scared off our men? This topic speaks volumes. There are many women who have decided to go through life without the fairytale "happily ever after." They have established themselves and without a man they are quite comfortable with their place in society. Is it necessary for us to teach our girls that independence may mean you won't attract a husband? These women have also considered adoption and other measures to become mothers, again leaving the man out of the picture.
Stand Your Ground™
Old school fun.... Playing after school in playgrounds, parks or on the block has been replaced by technology as well as fear. Our children no longer play without being monitored or in an organized sport. The fear of violence runs rampant. How do we begin to take back the neighborhoods before we landmark them with floral memories of lives lost?
Train Up A Child™
Criminalization of African-American youth. What are some of the factors associated with why our youth are facing incarceration and are filing up the jails and prisons faster than any other race?
The Work of My Homeless Hands™
Locate homeless people in your community. Talk to them about their efforts in trying to reverse their situation.
Health Matters
Discuss sexual abuse in the African-American Community. Highlight some of the reasons why this topic is so taboo and what we can do as a community to stop the abuse.
Random Matters
If you have a topic idea that you would like to write on that is not covered in this list, submit it to [email protected] for approval. Once you have written on all of the 18 above topics, you may choose a topic of your own which will be grouped under “Random Matters.”
In 500-1500 words, describe/discuss 10 things people can do within their own communities to show they care about the homeless.
Need 2 Read™
Why is reading important at all stages of a person’s life? Stay between 500-1500 words. Or create a video no less than 4 minutes and no more than 10 m minutes in length where you talk about the importance of reading.
Feed the Hungry™
In your community, what are organizations doing to help cure the hunger epidemic? Be sure to include names, locations, and dates of activities and events.
The Suicide Project™
Suicide amongst African-Americans has become a growing epidemic. What are the warning signs of suicide? How can you tell if someone might be on the verge of committing suicide?
Keys to Freedom™
Life after Prison. Highlight some of the difficulties ex-offenders incur once released from prison that will increase their chances to recidivate. This may be an opportunity to interview former prisoner.
Young Entrepreneurs™
Locate and find 5 young entrepreneurs within your own community who are on the rise. In your article, tell us their name, their mission/cause/company, and what makes them unique.
Jewels of Confidence™
Building self-esteem is important and vital to our health. What are some things that might destroy a female teen’s self-esteem?
Man Up™
The role of a man in a relationship is sometimes loosely defined. In your opinion, what are some things that make a man a “man?”
My WillPower™
Overcoming drugs and alcohol is a huge feat to overcome. Interview one drug survivor.
My Dream™
Everyone has a dream. Interview one youth who is willing to tell you about his/her dream. Create your own interview questions before getting started and incorporate your answers into your article.
Keeping Family First™
Name and discuss 7 things that can increase unity in the family.
Give List™
Make a list of centers that offer clothing, shoes, toys, and food to needy families in your community
Speak Life™
Inspiration can go a long way. Make a list of motivational speakers who might be coming to give a speech in your area.
For Better or Worse™
Independent Women, have we scared off our men? This topic speaks volumes. There are many women who have decided to go through life without the fairytale "happily ever after." They have established themselves and without a man they are quite comfortable with their place in society. Is it necessary for us to teach our girls that independence may mean you won't attract a husband? These women have also considered adoption and other measures to become mothers, again leaving the man out of the picture.
Stand Your Ground™
Old school fun.... Playing after school in playgrounds, parks or on the block has been replaced by technology as well as fear. Our children no longer play without being monitored or in an organized sport. The fear of violence runs rampant. How do we begin to take back the neighborhoods before we landmark them with floral memories of lives lost?
Train Up A Child™
Criminalization of African-American youth. What are some of the factors associated with why our youth are facing incarceration and are filing up the jails and prisons faster than any other race?
The Work of My Homeless Hands™
Locate homeless people in your community. Talk to them about their efforts in trying to reverse their situation.
Health Matters
Discuss sexual abuse in the African-American Community. Highlight some of the reasons why this topic is so taboo and what we can do as a community to stop the abuse.
Random Matters
If you have a topic idea that you would like to write on that is not covered in this list, submit it to [email protected] for approval. Once you have written on all of the 18 above topics, you may choose a topic of your own which will be grouped under “Random Matters.”
