Tammy Tibbetts, 24, is the founder of She's the First, a call to action to promote the importance of educating girls who live in developing countries and would otherwise not have the opportunity to go to school. The organization brings together smaller, local educational non-profits in a directory of schools and sponsorship programs, making it easy to donate online. According to its website, She's The First inspires girls to "break barriers" and realize their dreams through its mission of promoting global education.
A post-secondary degree has become increasingly essential for success in the current economy. However, given that financial aid has not kept pace (pdf) with the skyrocketing costs (pdf) of higher education, getting that college degree has become much more challenging. The government has a clear role to play in making higher education accessible for all qualified students. In addition to providing the funds, the government can also help students manage (and insure against) the risks presented by post-secondary school.
YPNation is rounding out Black History Month by spotlighting an outstanding "Young Professional of Color" each day this week. Today's pick is Jamail Larkins. Having accumulated more than 1,500 hours of flight time, Larkin's career, which took off at the age of 12, shows no signs of landing.
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