The Shocking Truth About Black Women in Politics

The Shocking Truth About Black Women in Politics

As Black women hold significant spending and political influence today, we remain under-represented in key leadership positions in corporate and political organizations. According to a report released in June 2014 entitled, Status of Black Women in American Politics, we drive spending of 85 cents to every dollar in the Black community;  we are 58.6% of the voters in Black […]

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Who You Be? How Black Women Can Live Authentically

Who You Be? How Black Women Can Live Authentically

Featured on ForHarriet.com I’ve always had a secure understanding of who I am. As a young Black girl navigating White affluent academic environments, I proudly announced my South Bronx origins. When I began to speak out for students of color in high school, I embraced being affectionately labeled, The Loud Black Girl. As I grew into […]

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The Major Reason You are Stuck: 4 Ways to Break Free

The Major Reason You are Stuck: 4 Ways to Break Free

It was my fifth day lying in bed, my worse bout of depression yet. The movie reel of my life’s woes played on repeat. I transported back to my childhood experiences with a drug-addicted mother; I relived the pain of failed relationships. One horrible memory played after the other. As I wallowed in my self-pity, […]

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