I'm going to change things up and try to write about something positive for once. I know, it's so not my style!

Usher is looking to expand his Power by Service project by giving $500 grants to children who are trying to make a positive impact on their neighborhoods. Usher recently said "It's a matter of putting the skills and the financial resources directly in their hands and letting them create change on their terms." I think it's a great idea, because he's pushing kids to do good on their own and work on making a difference.

Kendrick Martinez and Victor Davila are two of the recipients of the money, and they plan to build skateboards for kids in their area because they want more Bronx teens to learn the sport. In return, the kids who are receiving the skateboards have promised to help Kendrick and Victor plant trees in a nearby community garden. The two teens said "It is our world and we have to take care of it. Not a lot of kids have cars, so skateboards is an alternative way to travel."

Mad props to Usher for putting this project together!