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When Black-Owned Brands Should Speak on Injustice
Black content creators generate the largest and most engaged online audiences and attract attention for the right and wrong reasons. When is it ever safe to speak out about injustice, if the backlash could affect bills getting paid?
Layoffs = Stronger Case for Socialism
YouTube is full of polarizing arguments about socialism vs. capitalism. You might be surprised that this debate started over 2,000 years ago, with Jesus Christ.
I have 5 years to get my life together - here are 3 ways to do this.
I discovered three tricks to get your life as close to where you want it to be in the next five years, despite what the devil throws your way.
Why Adding Ikigai to My Professional Development Saved My Career
The Strong Black Woman trope is a survival tactic that too many women depend on. Ikigai shows you how to take care of yourself while taking care of others.
Why Jennifer Hudson's EGOT Reminds Me to Conquer My Wildest Dreams
Her EGOT status reminds me of what I need to reach the highest peak of my professional journey.
Three Truths Black Women in Crypto Need to Accept
Three questions made me rethink studying blockchain and the crypto market as a Black woman.
A Quick Note on "Buying Black"
Do we really still think we can “Buy Black” or “Black-Owned” our way out of racial inequity? The answer isn’t easy for Black female entrepreneurs.
Cheslie Kryst and the Worthy, Weary Black Woman
More Cheslies will die if we don't stop raising Black women to compare themselves to each other and the rest of society.
Where’s the Demand for Ambitious Black Artists in the NFT Market?
It's a question you gotta ask if you wanna connect making an impact with making an income.
Becoming an Alpha Female (Lessons in Leadership from Ellen Johnson Sirleaf)
It's one of those labels we use without knowing what it actually means.
Building a Personal Brand on Antidepressants
I didn't think I'd relate so much with a 19th Century white man. That worries me.
For Michelle Obama, “Becoming” Ordinary is Actually Extraordinary
The key point Michelle Obama portrays in her book and attitude is crucial. We need to feel seen, but it’s a need a lot of young black girls can’t find at home or anywhere else.
Courageous or Discouraging? A Discussion About Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
The book would be a great read for a political science class, as it was less about Dr. Okonjo-Iweala and more of a window into the recklessness of Nigerian politics.