Black women have been writing themselves into history for centuries, and She Wrote the Book is a campaign to showcase and collaborate with the Black literary community and passionate Black women readers through virtual events, cross-generational discussions, and curated digital content.
Tag: Black Women
Posted inHealth
What Happens When Childcare Centers Close?
by Anissa Durham Originally appeared in Word in Black BriTanya Brown, childcare provider and founder of Our Loving Village in Stamford, Texas, starts her day at 4 a.m. In the first two […]
Posted inMoney and Finance
Black Economic Alliance Foundation Joins Fearless Fund in Fighting Lawsuit
Founded in 2019 by three Black women, Fearless Fund has championed economic empowerment and opportunity for women of color. Their flagship initiative, the Fearless Strivers Grant Contest, has provided substantial financial support to Black women entrepreneurs, with awards reaching up to $20,000. However, Blum’s American Alliance for Equal Rights contends that this program violates a section of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, which prohibits racial discrimination in contracts.
Posted inBusiness
Black Economic Alliance Foundation Joins Fearless Fund in Fighting Lawsuit
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia The Black Economic Alliance (BEA) Foundation, a leading organization mobilizing Black business leaders and advocates, announced the submission of an amicus brief […]
Posted inEducation
Black Women Are Saving Us All
By Liz Courquet-Lesaulnier Originally appeared in Word in Black Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and Georgia election workers Shaye Moss and Ruby Freeman are “steering this nation to safety.” […]
Posted inWord In Black
Media’s Strange Treatment of Missing Black Women
By Hiram Jackson Originally appeared in Word in Black Despite the Carlee Russell hoax, Black women go missing disproportionately. Where are the news stories about them? According to the National Crime […]
Posted inOp-Ed
Black Women in Philanthropy: A closer look inside the world of nonprofit
On June 16th, the Reconciliation and Restoration Foundation hosted dynamic women from across the DFW gathered for an afternoon to discuss navigating the nonprofit world, specifically as a Black woman. […]
Posted inFinance
Black Women Face Dire Consequences When Unemployment Rates Rise
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the impact was particularly pronounced among Black women, especially those working in the public sector. […]
DreamHack Dallas reveals music, celebrity programming for June 2-4
Brought to you by ESL FACEIT Group, the world’s leading esports company, DreamHack offers a robust slate of esports, entertainment, and community-focused programming. In addition to the highest level of […]
Posted inShe Represents
She Reps: Tiffany Lenox
In 2021, Tiffany Lenox launched her own medically formulated product line to provide her clients with a high-performing product line, and in 2022, she added to her accomplishments by launching […]