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Save our Water
California is in an extreme drought and as regions across the state are enduring these dry summer months, there is a heightened sense of urgency to conserve water
Resources
Celebrity
Fashion designer Miguel Wilson talks High Fashion experiences and being the first designer in the world to cater to The Groom’s Experience
By Jessica L. DupreePhotos: Travis Daniels “Because It’s His Day Too!” he says. In a world where there are so many options for consumers, trailblazing fashion designer Miguel Wilson has been able to carve out a unique path in the […]
Books
Dr. Royel M. Johnson
By Staff Tell us about your education and current position. I earned my undergraduate and master’s degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in Political Science and Education Policy Studies. I went on The Ohio State University where I […]
Arts & Culture
My love for games made me create Black Holiday Trivia – Nichole Footman Kuykendall
By Staff Tell us about your background: Games were an integral part of my upbringing. Growing up, Friday and Saturday nights were filled with playing games such as Scrabble, Taboo, Trouble, etc with my family. I loved spending time with […]
Beauty
Sistahs at the Well: The Girlfriend Getaway Giveaway for 4 lucky recipients!
Four lucky recipients will have the chance to join us for a life-changing opportunity at The Girlfriend Getaway. We are focused on highly motivated women who want to change their health and lifestyle. Tell us why you want to join […]
Culture
What Laura Williams is doing to change the future of foster youth
by: Jessica L. Dupree Photo’s by Arnold Turner Just As I Am President Laura Williams, isn’t the type to turn a deaf ear. Williams has been a humanitarian and foster care advocate for several years and makes it her business to […]
education
A Parent’s Guide To Avoiding The Summer Slide
By Black PR Wire Summer is upon us and many of us are making plans that include travel and vacation joy. Your plans may even include a visit to the pool and a fun trip down the slide into some […]
Black History Month
Merry Green The Visionary CEO and Founder of The Black Women’s Expo-BWE Next
By: Allaire W Curating events centered around Black women’s issues is nothing new for Merry Green. As president of MGPG Events, she understands the need for spaces that cater to African American women with a focus on mental health and […]
Automotive
The 9th Annual “Fit Fathers Day” Celebration Gifts Dads with Active On-Demand Workouts and Healthy Recipes
By Kimatni D. Rawlins June is Men’s Health Month and the perfect time to take your health and fitness goals to new heights. With “Fit Fathers Day” becoming an annual tradition for families in the Washington, DC area, we are […]
Culture
Knocking Down Barriers
By Jeffery Hayward, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, Fannie Mae A people-centered approach to advancing equity in housing In April 1968, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Fair Housing Act, which guaranteed equal access to housing for all. […]
Arts & Culture
Nomadic Journey to Palenque, Colombia: The 1st Free Town for Africans in the Americas
By Kimatni D. Rawlins Suta Ma Black translates to “We are Black” for the Afro-Colombian people of San Basilio de Palenque, founded by South American leader Benkos Bioho who escaped slavery and led a rebellion of enslaved maroons from Cartagena […]
COVID-19
Mental Wealth: COVID’s Impact on Mental Health in the Black Community
Helpful Tips to Protect Your Mental Health By Paula Penebaker People have been facing challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, including loneliness, isolation, missed milestones and increased anxiety. In addition, there are disparities in health care, such as access to health […]
Culture
Watch Our Virtual Town Hall : Covid’s Impact On Mental Health in the Black Community
By Staff On Thursday, April 28, 2022 The We Can Do This program in partnership with Heart & Soul held a virtual town hall which provided a much-needed platform to discuss the challenges Black families are facing at the intersection […]
education
Black Women’s Mental Health-All Is Still Not Well
By Coach Angela Kerri, M.A., M.S. We all remember the devastating news when we learned that former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst died of suicide at the young age of 30. We can recall the pictures that flooded social media. She […]
Relationships
Lenay Richardson is empowering Blacks to have better interactions with law enforcement
She Shares her top 5 rules in dealing with law enforcement officials By Jessica L. Dupree Conflict management expert Lenay Richardson is on a mission to teach Black communities how to have a better relationship with law enforcement and authority […]
Business
An Interview with Jelanii Reed: Chief Operating Officer at Authentique Agency
By Staff How do you feel that Black women are viewed in America? Black women can save the world, but we never receive any credit. We are always at the forefront of causes that matter but when it’s time to […]