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For many students, financial anxiety is a silent companion. It shows up when you're registering for classes and unsure how you’ll pay for them. Nearly everyone worries about money from time to time, but when it becomes constant and overwhelming, it takes a toll—on your education, your health, and your future.

By the time most students graduate high school, they’ve sat through over 16,000 hours of classes. Learning how money works is about far more than just understanding numbers and interest rates. It’s about equipping ourselves—and those we care about—with the tools to navigate life’s challenges, pursue opportunity, and make confident, informed decisions.

At The Lantern Network, we honor this day by focusing on what we can build together—equipping future leaders with the tools, resources, and connections they need to thrive. This year, we invite you to celebrate Juneteenth through action and impact by joining us at our Annual Juneteenth Golf Tournament on June 9, 2025, in Brentwood, TN.

You don’t need to be an economics major to understand how money works. As we celebrate Financial Literacy Month, let this be your wake-up call: Financial freedom is not a far-off dream—it’s a series of small, intentional steps you can start taking today.

Through The Lantern Network’s mentorship program, Keiajah gained access to expert advice, business fundamentals, and a supportive community.

The transition from student life to the real world can be overwhelming—suddenly, you’re expected to make major decisions about your career, finances, and future.Once you step out of the classroom, the reality of adulthood hits fast.

College is Hard—But You Don’t Have to Do It Alone. Don’t wait until you’re drowning to ask for help. Whether you need academic support, career advice, or just someone to guide you, mentorship can change your college experience—and your future.

Mentorship has been a cornerstone of progress in the Black community, empowering individuals and creating lasting change. As we celebrate Black History Month, it’s important to recognize the unsung Black mentors whose guidance has shaped history and continues to inspire leaders today.

This Black History Month, let’s honor the legacy of Black entrepreneurship by empowering the next generation of leaders. Through The Lantern Network’s (TLN) Entrepreneurship Program, young Black Americans are building businesses that create jobs, close the racial wealth gap, and ignite lasting economic change.

Mentorship is more than guidance—it’s a bridge to opportunity, a pathway to empowerment, and a lifeline for those navigating challenges. This National Mentoring Month, we celebrate the transformative power of mentorship and invite you to be part of a movement that changes lives.

This Martin Luther King Day, we invite you to reflect on the symbolism of lanterns—a beacon of hope, guidance, and community—and take action to honor his dream. By joining The Lantern Network, you can help shine a light that inspires change.