Shewanda Riley reflects on her experience of losing her dream job as a radio show producer and on-air host, and encourages others to pay attention to the “handwriting on the wall” and punctuation marks that accompany it, as God often gives warning signs before major shifts in life.
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Preserved by Purpose – Boaz Ain’t Broke
The biblical story of Ruth and Boaz is a reminder that the person we are looking for in love should be whole emotionally, spiritually, financially, and physically, and not broken.
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World Afro Day: Hair Pride Goes Global
World Afro Day is attempting to set a Guinness World Record on September 15th to raise awareness about the beauty of natural hair textures and combat hair discrimination.
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What Sha’Carri Richardson’s Arrest Reveals About Black Men and Abuse
Sha’Carri Richardson was arrested last month for allegedly assaulting her partner, Christian Coleman, sparking a conversation about Black men as victims of intimate partner violence and the stigma that often silences them.
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Karine Jean-Pierre Announces Departure from Democratic Party, Declares Herself an Independent in Upcoming Book
Karine Jean-Pierre, former White House press secretary, has announced that she is leaving the Democratic Party and will now identify as an independent in her forthcoming book, “Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House, Outside the Party Lines”.
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Do You Have High Functioning Depression?
Dr. Judith Joseph, a leading psychiatrist and social media health influencer, is raising awareness about high-functioning depression, a mental health disorder that disproportionately affects Black women, and is working to provide resources to prevent these negative outcomes.
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Digital Detox: The Benefits You Didn’t Know You Needed
Experts recommend taking intentional breaks from screens to improve mental, physical and emotional well-being, as the average American spends more than 11 hours daily on screens, with nearly three hours on social media.
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Black-Owned Cosmetic Chemistry Company Inspires Black Girls to Pursue STEM Careers
Kristen Wells-Collins, founder of Black to the Lab, has created a STEM-based company to inspire Black girls to pursue cosmetic chemistry by bridging beauty and science, offering a Cosmetic Chemistry Activity Set and workshops to learn about branding and marketing.
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OP-ED: The Illusion of Allyship. White Women, Your Yard Signs Mean Nothing to Me
By Dawn Montgomery Political yard signs can symbolize intentions and allegiance. But this year, they’ve also symbolized betrayal. During this general election, Black women were led to believe that more […]
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More than 40 States Allege Facebook is Targeting Children with Addictive Features
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Maryland, Virginia, Arizona, California, and New York have joined 36 other states in a lawsuit against Meta, the parent company overseeing social media behemoths […]