Judge Glenda Hatchett signs books at the Pennsylvania Conference For Women 2013 at Philadelphia Convention Center on November 1, 2013 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Lisa Lake/Getty Images for Pennsylvania Conference for Women) When Judge Glenda Hatchett enters the courtroom, she rules with a firm but compassionate hand. The two-time …
Read More »Naomi Osaka becomes first female athlete to partner with Fortnite’s Icon Series
One of tennis’ brightest stars, Naomi Osaka isn’t just a gamer on the court — she’s also an avid video game player. Osaka is now the latest to join Fortnite’s Icon Series with a signature collection of in-game outfits and accessories. As reported by AfroTech, Osaka became the first female …
Read More »Allyson Felix, Mj Rodriguez and more are TIME’s 2022 Women of the Year
“When you speak your truth, things happen,” Allyson Felix, one of TIME’s 2022 Women of the Year told the magazine, adding: “You draw power from one another.” (l-r) Allyson Felix, Amanda Gorman and Mj Rodriguez Photos: Getty Images Felix is one of 12 women on the two-year-old list, which celebrates women …
Read More »‘Twice as good.’ Black people and the success that threatens white people.
Quite often I find myself missing ABC’s Scandal. The political drama starring Kerry Washington revolutionized how we watched television and caused many of us to side-eye everything about the United States government. Yet, it was the moments when Eli Pope, played by actor Joe Morton, launched into one of his …
Read More »Soul food and the African diaspora for lunch hour: Sweet Home Café ends Black History Month on a sweet note
The sizzling and spattering of hot oil could be heard from the other side of the kitchen as chef Jaycee Couch laid silver-hued mackerels on a cooking range one by one. Nearby, the soothing sound of water bubbling in a pot, the comforting sight of chicken thighs turning golden-brown in …
Read More »The Reset with Coach Tish: Job, Career or Calling?
I’ve had plenty of jobs and two careers and finally, after 33 years of work and somewhat of a bumpy ride, I’ve arrived at my calling. Before I became a Life and Career coach I didn’t know there were actual researched-based distinctions between a job, career or calling and it …
Read More »‘Black Mount Rushmore’ replaces George Floyd mural in Houston
One of the first murals honoring the memory of George Floyd that was erected in the city where he grew up has been replaced with a work of art called Black Mount Rushmore. The mural features the images of Marcus Garvey, Carter G. Woodson, Booker T. Washington, and W.E.B. Du …
Read More »Disney creatives behind ‘The Proud Family,’ ‘Encanto’ on telling diverse stories in animation
From films like Encanto, Soul and The Princess and the Frog to television projects like The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder, Disney has made some serious strides when it comes to multicultural representation in their entertainment. While we tend to focus on the finished products, who are the people of …
Read More »Broadway’s Cort Theatre to be renamed for revered actor James Earl Jones
One of the most endeared and enduring talents in the acting world has earned a tremendous honor: Broadway’s Cort Theatre is being renamed for James Earl Jones. Photo: Getty Images As reported by Deadline, the announcement was made on Wednesday by the Cort’s owner the Shubert Organization, which revealed the …
Read More »Shonda Rhimes, Pat McGrath honored with their own Barbies
As we celebrate the historic contributions of women around the world this month, Mattel is making its own tribute, announcing a new, multifaceted campaign “to inspire the next generation of leaders and dreamers.” Produced in anticipation of International Women’s Day on March 8, the campaign includes a series of Barbie …
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