Crate & Barrel’s New Designers: Public School Students from Philly
When my niece got married several years ago, I learned that Crate & Barrel was one of her go-to stores. Now, she may be purchasing items from the home décor…
WeThrive Puts Youth on Path to Opportunity
Just four years after graduating from Babson College, Daquan Oliver has already been included on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. That kind of recognition isn’t unusual for the founder…
How to Sell Yourself With Confidence
While you may be striving for a “seat at the table” and a chance at getting your voice heard, are you prepared to speak up for yourself when you get…
Five Ways to Make The Most Out of Your 2018 Tax Refund
With more than 70% of U.S. taxpayers expected to get a tax refund this year, that gives you some wiggle room on how to spend the money. Of course, many…
‘Black Panther’ Defies Expectations and Renews Interest in Afrofuturism
It’s been nearly a month since the debut of Black Panther and the blockbuster movie continues to shatter records. The pro-black superhero film reached the $1 billion benchmark at the…
Lawyer Turned Moroccan Hotel Owner Talks Power of Providing Five-Star Service
Meryanne Loum-Martin is a Parisian lawyer turned entrepreneur and founder of Jnane Tamsna, a boutique hotel located in Marrakech, Morocco. Beyond the fact that she has the only black woman-owned…
#FridayReads: Three Black Men Become Doctors Against the Odds
On the surface, Pulse of Perseverance is the story of three young men who, despite nearly insurmountable odds—odds which would have crushed the dreams of ordinary men—achieved their goal of…
Black Women Talk Tech at a Conference for Us by Us
Black Women Talk Tech’s second annual Roadmap to Billions conference commenced on Feb. 28 and concluded on March 1 at the Microsoft building in Times Square. Motivational speakers graced the…
Black Millennials, Now Is the Time To Beef Up Retirement Savings
When it comes to saving for retirement, millennials with jobs are falling short in building up a solid nest egg, according to a new study from University of Missouri researchers.…
5 Career Tips Black Women Can Use to Win at Work
It’s hard to believe in 2018 women are still fighting to break the glass ceiling. Pay equity continues to be an ongoing issue, as well as access to leadership roles…