5 Trailblazing Black Women in Sports By Kelsey Erwin For centuries, sports have been dominated by men. However, in recent decades, female athletes have been breaking down the barriers of gender inequality and becoming some of the most famous names in their respective sports. Here are five famous black, female athletes that have made history. 1. Serena Williams Serena Williams is…
10 Reasons Women Should Become Agents of Change in Their Communities and Society at Large Women are capable and powerful change agents and great role models for future generations. BY ATHALIA MONAE As a woman, and after starting my journey to entrepreneurship, one of the questions I asked myself was, “what can I contribute to making a positive impact in society?” I…
10 Top Women CEOs These 10 women lead Fortune 500 companies By WENDY CONNETT It is often said that the glass ceiling in corporate boardrooms is still intact. However, a few cracks appear here and there. Though the number of women chief executive officers (CEOs) at the helm of the largest companies is still significantly lower than the number of men serving as CEOs, their…
“Can you see my underwear?” It’s a question every woman has asked her friends at some point—one that Sara Blakely, billionaire, founder, and sole owner of shapewear empire, SPANX®, turned into a billion-dollar solution. As a matter of fact, in 2012, Forbes named Blakely as the world’s youngest self-made billionaire. While it’s difficult to imagine the funny, vibrant, smart, and candid entrepreneur destined…
This Black Founder Was Gaslit By Her Doctor During Pregnancy. The Experience Drove Her to Create a Community for Expectant Moms. Here are three lessons Nathalie Walton has learned while building her groundbreaking app, Expectful. BY MITA MALLICK After I gave birth to my son Jay, one of the most unexpected and biggest struggles I faced was breastfeeding. In my experience, no…
How I’m Breaking Intergenerational Trauma as an Asian American By Angelica Balingit, MD and Christina Huynh When I was 5 years old, my mom caught me in a small lie. It’s unfortunately true — I threw away a bologna sandwich despite saying that I had finished it. Later that day, she told me that she saw it in our trash and…
FASHION SCHOOL ALUMNI DIARIES: HANNAH HARRIS OF ‘BROWN GIRL HANDS’ The recent SCAD graduate reflects on how her fashion school education informs her work, both as a marketer and a creator working in the beauty industry. By ANGELA WEI Like many beauty influencers, Hannah Harris spends her time testing a lot of products. But unlike most of her peers, her hands are more…
11 Trailblazing Female Scientists That You Need to Know By Jessica Stewart Whether advancing cancer treatment techniques or helping us land on the Moon, women in science have helped change the course of history. While there is still work to be done in getting more women involved in STEM careers, there are countless examples of incredible female scientists who have worked tirelessly to advance our…
Tips Black Women Business Owners Have for Black Female Entrepreneurs Black female entrepreneurs are leading the way in starting businesses, and the right advice and resources are key to their continued success. By Simone Johnson Black women in America share a unique experience as business owners because of the struggles they face, rooted in both systemic sexism and racism, often…
Why 1 mom went from not talking about her autism to becoming an autism advocate By Yi-Jin Yu A Texas mom whose two kids have autism is challenging others to learn about autism spectrum disorder this April, which happens to be Autism Acceptance Month. It’s an issue close to Tiffany Hammond’s heart, not only because the condition affects her family, but also herself. The…
