Black women are making strides in academia, becoming professors, researchers, deans, and college and university presidents, and working to increase access and opportunities for future generations.
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Posted inEducation
Reading the Room: Why Black Kids Need More Than the Norm
Black students’ literacy struggles are exacerbated by poverty, trauma, and chronic absenteeism, and require a multi-pronged approach that includes early intervention, family literacy, and holistic support to overcome these barriers.
Posted inSpiritual
Preserved by Purpose:Â Aftermath of Answered Prayers
Job’s experience in the Old Testament is a great example of how answered prayers may not be what we expected or wanted, but can still be a blessing in disguise.
Posted inLa Semana Dallas
Tres mujeres lĂderes comparten sus secretos para el Ă©xito profesional en JPMorganChaseÂ
En el mundo de la banca, las mujeres de JPMorganChase en Dallas-Fort Worth están liderando el camino con un enfoque en el aprendizaje y la adaptabilidad, y ofrecen consejos para aquellos que buscan entrar en el negocio.
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Women Lead the Way in Banking: JPMorgan Chase’s Journey of Success and Growth
JPMorgan Chase’s Renee Horne, Monique Winfree, and Annika Cail share their journeys and lessons learned in the banking industry, highlighting the importance of lifelong learning, building relationships, and community involvement for career growth and making a difference.
Posted inCulture
Breaking Boundaries: IRAS’ Future of Indie Showcase Creates Space for First-Time SXSW Performers
The Future of Indie Showcase at Sahara Lounge, produced by the Independent Recording Arts Society and powered by Linktree, provided a platform for first-time South by Southwest performers to showcase their unique sound and form real connections in the industry.
Posted inEducation
Trump Begins the Process of Axing the Department of Ed
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, which will likely harm Black students and their access to education.
Posted inHealth
Renée G. Omoyeni Uses Technology to Guide the Next Generation of Nurses
CompassRN, a Houston-based nonprofit led by Renée G. Omoyeni, is addressing the nursing shortage by providing educational resources, mentorship programs, and clinical simulations to help students prepare for the nursing profession.
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 inWord In Black
Artificial Intelligence, Hip-Hop and Education
The D.O.C. has big plans for young people and digital equity in Dallas, including the non-profit platform, DOC Cares, and the Dreams Experience Academy, which provides practical skills and pathways into high-growth creative and STEM-based industries.