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Obama Launches Healthy Food Company for Kids

MICHELLE OBAMA LAUNCHES FOOD COMPANY GIVING KIDS HEALTHIER FOOD OPTIONS By Sharelle Burt Michelle Obama is still on a mission to tackle child obesity and nutrition in this country. NBC News reports that the first lady is now the co-founder of PLEZi Nutrition, a company that will make and sell healthier food and drinks for kids. The products are designed to be…

10 Revolutionary Women Poets in U.S. History & Present

10 Revolutionary Women Poets in U.S. History and Present by CLAIRE KENNY Poetry has always been a powerful tool for women to verbalize their lived experiences and inspire others with their resilience against patriarchal constrictions. As National Poetry Month comes to an end, we’re honoring women poets who defied literary norms, navigated cross-cultural boundaries and revolutionized what we consider poetry.  These 10 women…

Meet The Woman Who Brokered An Historic NFL Deal

Who is Nicole Lynn? Meet the agent who brokered Jalen Hurts’ record deal By Victoria Hernandez Jalen Hurts made NFL history on Monday when he became the league’s highest-paid player with a record five-year, $255 million contract. The deal was done by his agent: Nicole Lynn. After Hurts led the Philadelphia Eagles to Super Bowl 57, the contract includes $179.3 million guaranteed and a no-trade clause…

How Latina Entrepreneur Launched Multi-Million Business

How Latina Entrepreneur Corina Burton Once Failed, Then Launched A Multi-Million Business By Christine Michel Carter As of January 2023, fewer women were still in the labor force than in February 2020. Single mothers continue to be the subsegment of this group most likely to be unemployed, and it is directly related to childcare. Specifically, the employment rate fell from 84% among single mothers who…

Women’s History Month: 5 Women Who Paved the Way

Celebrating Women’s History Month: 5 Powerful Women Who Paved the Way With fights for equal pay and increased job opportunities still necessary in today’s world, it’s inspiring to look back on those in history who’ve sparked change. By Kelly Hyman March is Women’s History Month, making it a special time to honor women who have worked tirelessly and fearlessly to advance future…

Nichols Says Healing, Rest, & Play Are Black Resistance

Author Morgan Harper Nichols Says Healing, Rest, and Play Are Black Resistance In an interview with Kindred, the Instagram poet, and author of ‘All Along You Were Blooming’ and ‘Peace is a Practice’ talks about Black history, her Southern upbringing, and giving grace to ourselves. By A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez Instagram poet, artist, and author Morgan Harper Nichols is a multimedia artist…

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