Powerful Women Making a Difference in Society: Women’s History Month It’s women’s history month and we are highlighting three influential women that have made an impact on society. 1. Katherine Johnson Katherine Johnson (August 26, 1918- February 24, 2020) was a well-known American mathematician. Her works with NASA were critical for the calculations of … Continued
This week’s Women’s History Month feature goes to this young star, Marsai Martin! Calia Marsai Martin, born August 14, 2004, is a 15-year-old actress, entrepreneur, and producer from Plano, Texas. Martin’s career began at an early age. At age 5, she starred in commercials, By age 10, Martin received the role of Diane Johnson … Continued
Hi Everyone, We hope that you’ve been having fun and staying busy during your time off school. We know that these are uncertain times and we want to help out as much as we can. That being said, we created a drawing activity to distract you. The details are as followed: Instructions: The Expressions by … Continued
High School teens were honored on January 24th at the 10th Anniversary of the Walgreens Expressions Challenge Awards Ceremony in Chicago! Joined and supported by their teachers, family and elected officials, winners received recognition and awards for utilizing their creative voice on issues that impact them and their peers. We were honored to share their … Continued
Expressions 2019 Year in Review: 2019 was a special year for Expressions. It’s the 10th anniversary of the program, and it is the best it has ever been. We’ve had an amazing time connecting with thousands of creative teens in Chicago and St. Louis, and finding out the issues that are important to them. We … Continued
Expressions was featured on Fox Chicago News! High school students spoke about Expressions as a platform to express opinions on teens most dire issues. Check out the full segment below!
2020 is right around the corner. The New Year is always a great time to set goals for yourself. You have a clean slate and can focus on the future. Holding yourself accountable is always difficult, so we put together 5 tips to help you achieve your 2020 goals. Write Down and Analyze: Putting your … Continued
Former Expressions winner, Jack Ortega, was featured on NBC 5 Chicago! Jack spoke about how Expressions was a way to raise awareness about the struggles of being Transgender teen. His story is an inspiration for everyone, and his piece showcases his immense talent. Check out the video below to hear how Jack found expressions through … Continued