Zeta Phi Beta just announced that they are giving a $100,000 scholarship to a graduating high school senior who is entering college. “In honor of the...
At the end of every job interview, no matter what it is for, the person asking the questions asks “Do you have any questions?” This is...
Whether Corporate, Staffing Agency, Contingency, or Outplacement, if you are engaged in a job search, it is inevitable that at some point you will encounter a...
The United States has been boiling with violence and hate and while watching the news and social media can be hard for adults, hearing about and...
While we all know that there are strong ties within our fraternities and sororities, you should never stop looking for ways to develop and grow your...
Having Greek affiliation is always an advantage in life. Apart from having a great time with your soror’s or frat brothers, networking is also a huge...
How do you turn your internship into a full-time job? That is the question we asked to our Watch The Yard Instagram followers last week. We...
You’re starting your career or continuing your career with a new organization. In preparation, you completed a number of onboarding tasks. On your first day, or...
My name is Keirsten and I’m a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (shout out Rho Rho and Northern Virginia Alumnae Chapters) as well...
In undergrad it can be difficult to apply for jobs and internships with limited or no experience—but not for Black greeks because Black greeks have a secret weapon...
We at Watch The Yard recently connected with Brandon A. Smith, a Spring 2011 initiate of the Kappa Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., at...
[This piece was written by Alexzandria Chill | UNT Graduate. Marketing Freak. Frankie Bev Fanatic. Adamant Knowledge Seeker. Lady of ZPHIB [Pearl Clu5]. Founder of Blog: @DPTaughtMe]...
Do you have a business that would benefit greatly with some extra financial help from a grant? Today, Black women own roughly 14 percent of all...
Outside of crossing the burning sands, joining a grad chapter could be the second most important decision you could make in regards to showing your commitment...
You always hear people talking about investing in the community and letting money circulate as a way to strengthen neighborhoods but did you know that doing...
[This piece was written by WatchTheYard.com guest writer Alexzandria Chill | UNT Graduate. Marketing Freak. Frankie Bev Fanatic. Lady of Z-PHI-B and Founder of Blog: @DPTaughtMe] AYE FAM!...
[This piece was written by WatchTheYard.com Guest Writer, Alexzandria Chill] When you’re initiated into a NPHC organization, you are essentially “forced” to become family with complete...
Dealing with microaggressions at work and school can often be too much to handle and leaves many feeling as though the weekend will never come. People at...
[This piece was written by WatchTheYard.com Guest Writer, Alexzandria Chill] Often times, when we think of Greek Life, we immediately associate it with the social scene. You...
He’s an Alpha, he went to Emory and he left undergrad with a job at Facebook, the largest social networking company in the world. We at Watch...
This was written by Dr. Adia(@DrAdiaShani), a licensed clinical psychologist and member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. “And this is for Colored girls who have considered...
Joining a Black fraternity or sorority is a daunting task but there are multiple ways to prepare for your interview that can help you win the...
There is nothing better than teaching a child to love themselves for who they are and make them proud of their beauty, on the inside and...
(This article was written by @Pyramids_and_Diamonds.) Mental illness affects a large portion of our country, especially African Americans who according to the Health and Human Services Office...
If you are someone who is doubting their position in life, struggling to find happiness with their job/path or having trouble finding what to do next...
It’s summer time and some of you are doing low-paying internships, jobs and programs. Others have graduated and are in the market looking for new opportunities...
There is nothing like the bonding that happens when and adult reads to a child. We at WatchTheYard have compiled a list of 25 books made...
It’s the new year, you may have just graduated or left your job and you’re looking for work. We came across this data from Monster.com who...
The Alpha Chapter of Iota Phi Theta has been making some major moves. They recently created a $100,000 endowment for Morgan State University with their alumni...
[This piece was written by WatchTheYard.com Guest Writer, Alexzandria Chill] The beginning of the school year can be really hectic. You’re attending “Welcome Back” festivities. You’re learning...
In “How to Apply Project Management to Your Chapter” we discussed the benefits and specific steps to ensure quality and effectiveness in a project. The information helped...
[Written by WatchTheYard.com Guest Writer Alexz Chill] So in our last installment, we candidly discussed a few things that graduating Greeks might need to know before they...
[Written by WatchTheYard.com Guest Writer Alexz Chill] Graduation is an exciting and momentous day for any graduate. Waiting to hear your name to walk across the stage. Switching your...
Being Greek is an honor and a privilege and the skills and relationships we develop can and will last a lifetime if you use them correctly....
