5 Ways to Teach Kids About Charity and Giving Back Teaching your children about setting aside money to give to important causes is the key to raising socially-conscious kids. Here’s advice from other parents on how to give back as a family. By Dina Roth Port and Hiranmayi Srinivasan Talking to your kids about money—and starting the conversation early—is a really…
New initiative promotes diversity across sectors in Italy The founder of the Afro Fashion Association in Italy says she is launching awards recognizing the achievements of minorities in Italian society, to promote greater diversity and inclusion By Colleen Barry, Associated Press MILAN — The founder of the Afro Fashion Association in Italy on Thursday said she is launching awards recognizing the achievements of…
Julia Haart Talks Netflix Reality Series And Helping Female Entrepreneurs Julia Haart talks about life after a messy divorce that played out in the second season of her Netflix reality series “My Unorthodox Life” and how her focus now is helping women succeed in business. By Dana Feldman “I am good! I am standing strong!” said Julia Haart when asked…
4 Ways Parenting and Leadership Go Hand-in-Hand Though it can often feel like juggling work and family is a never-ending balancing act, each plays a unique part in creating overall symbiosis. By Ryan McGrath Most working parents would agree that finding the “right” balance between their careers and their families can sometimes feel like the search for the Holy Grail. The reality is that both…
Ava DuVernay Makes History As The First Black Woman Featured On Ben & Jerry’s Pint With New Flavor DuVernay’s “Lights! Caramel! Action” ice cream caramel-based flavor will begin shipping across the country in January 2023. By Dominique Fluker Ava DuVernay has become the first Black woman to have her image on a Ben & Jerry’s pint. Ben & Jerry’s is lifting the…
The Best Holiday Movies and Specials—and Where to Watch Them By Tanay Howard Some of my favorite holiday memories include sleepovers with my cousins, making gingerbread houses, and staying up ridiculously late to catch our favorite holiday movies on TV. And while times have changed in regards to how we watch our favorite programs, one thing remains the same: I can’t resist the…
Stephen, Ayesha Curry host a winter wonderland for 500 kids, families in need this holiday season By Kelly McCarthy Golden State Warriors star point guard Stephen Curry and his wife Ayesha Curry are giving back this holiday season. The pair hosted their 10th annual Christmas with the Currys on Sunday, for their Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation, which helps children unlock their…
Jessica Alba’s ‘The Honest Company’ Taps Carla Vernón As CEO— One Of The Only Afro-Latinas To Lead A U.S. Publicly Traded Company Latinx women make up just 1.6% of senior executives in the nation’s largest companies. By Jasmine Browley Jessica Alba’s The Honest Company has toppled many barriers as a leader in the clean lifestyle product space. Now, it looks like their newest…
Why Nature Sounds Are Great for Relaxation A walk in the woods—or even a sound machine that plays recordings from nature—can affect heart rate and alter connections in the brain, researchers said. By Amanda MacMillan Medically reviewed by Kimberly Brown, MD Do you know that feeling of clear-headed calm that washes over you when you listen to the water babbling down a stream or leaves…
Issa Rae Shares How Personal Fear Inspired Her Work Amplifying Underrepresented Voices at The Hollywood Reporter’s Women in Entertainment Gala By Lexy Perez Issa Rae received a standing ovation when she was honored with the Equity in Entertainment Award at The Hollywood Reporter’s Women in Entertainment breakfast gala, presented by Lifetime, held Wednesday at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. Yvonne Orji presented her Insecure co-star…
