The United We Brunch Expo was more than just an event—it was a movement. From the electric energy of powerhouse panelists like Tashara Parker and Dr. Brandalyn Ponder-Mattson to the jaw-dropping Pink Lucy fashion show that celebrated beauty in all forms, this gathering of women was a masterclass in empowerment. Attendees soaked up wisdom from industry leaders, networked with changemakers, and embraced the “No Mean Girl” movement in full force. With every conversation, connection, and stunning runway moment, the message was clear: when women uplift each other, there’s no limit to what we can achieve.
Category: Women
Posted inSports
Women’s Sports Face Pay Gap Despite Growth in Popularity and Viewership
Women’s sports are experiencing a surge in popularity, but the financial disparities between men and women, and especially Black women, are still wide, with the highest-paid female athletes earning a fraction of what their male counterparts make.
Posted inEducation
Cheryl Smith: From Seventh-Grade Newsletter to Award-Winning Journalist
Cheryl Smith, an award-winning journalist and owner of the I Messenger News Group, has spent over forty years in the industry, making her a legend and inspiring others to follow in her footsteps.
Posted inEducation
Department of Ed Cuts are Real, and Black Students Will Feel It
The Department of Education has cut nearly half of its workforce, including the Office of Civil Rights and the Institute of Education, Sciences, which will hurt Black K-12 students the hardest.
Posted inSports
A Mission on the Gridiron: The Rise of the Women’s National Football Conference
Elizabeth Jenkins, President of the Women’s National Football Conference (WNFC), is dedicated to establishing genuine pathways for women in football, challenging long-held perceptions, and creating a professional, sustainable platform for women’s tackle football.
Posted inPreserved by Purpose
Preserved by Purpose – Mahogany Moments
In her article, Shewanda Riley reflects on her own “Mahogany moments” of questioning and uncertainty, and encourages others to trust in God’s plan and grace during times of fear or doubt.
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Camille Smith: A Legacy Forged on the Hardwood
Camille Smith, a former All-American basketball player, has transitioned from the WNBA to coaching, currently serving as an assistant coach for the Dallas Wings, after a 13-season WNBA career.
Posted inHealth
Historic Cancer Study Empowers Black Women’s Health
OWN Your Health is partnering with the American Cancer Society to support VOICES of Black Women, a first-of-its-kind study designed to uncover the social, environmental, and healthcare factors driving health disparities among Black women, who are 41% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women.
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Women Join Newsrooms in Growing Numbers, but Few Rise to Leadership
Women make up 40 percent of journalists in the U.S., but only 24 percent of top editors are women, with the U.S. having the highest percentage of women in top editorial positions compared to other countries.
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Ida B. Wells-Barnett: The Journalist Whose Legacy Lives On
Ida B. Wells-Barnett was an investigative journalist and advocate who worked to document and address the severe injustices faced by Black Americans during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and her legacy continues to inspire today.