A'shanti F. Gholar, President of Emerge

Emerge president A’shanti Gholar on Black women in politics

A’shanti F. Gholar is a force in American politics. As the president of Emerge, the nation’s only organization dedicated to recruiting, training, and empowering Democratic women to run for office and win, Gholar has been instrumental in changing the face

Senator Laphonza Butler on Power

SWS Senator Laphonza Butler on power and leadership

Listening to Senator Laphonza Butler share her journey from a small Mississippi town to becoming California’s junior Senator is like receiving a masterclass in authentic leadership. Her story embodies the transformative power of human connection, strategic thinking, and unwavering commitment

The creative Dionna

CEO Dionna Marie Dorsey is reshaping the creative industry

In the sleek corridors of the creative industry, where innovation meets inclusion, Dionna Marie Dorsey has mastered the art of transformation. As the magnetic force behind The Creative Ladder—a nonprofit she orchestrated alongside Hollywood heavyweight Ryan Reynolds—Dorsey isn’t just opening

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How Dr. Joycelyn Wilson turned hip-hop into research

Inside Georgia Tech’s Ivan Allen College, where southern gentility meets raw academic ambition, Dr. Joycelyn Wilson holds court with the easy confidence of someone who’s mastered the delicate art of being both scholar and cultural provocateur. Her office, a carefully

dare to take charge by Judge Glenda Hatchett

Judge Glenda Hatchett empowers with ‘Dare to Take Charge’

Judge Glenda Hatchett has built an extraordinary legacy of breaking barriers and creating pathways for others. As Georgia’s first Black Chief Judge of a State Court and a pioneering figure in corporate America, she has consistently turned personal challenges into

Ashley Etienne

SWS Ashley Etienne reveals powerful lessons in leadership

In a compelling interview for Rolling Out’s “Sisters with Superpowers” series, Ashley Etienne, one of the nation’s most accomplished communication strategists, opens up about her remarkable journey from the suburbs of Houston to the corridors of power in Washington, D.C.

VP Kamala Harris works for the people, even unseen

On Aug. 11, 2020, three years ago today, then-presidential candidate Joe Biden announced that Kamala Harris would join the ticket. As a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and someone who works at EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource

Judge Lauren Lake on living a life without limits

If you look up the word multifaceted in the dictionary, below the meaning of the word, there is a picture of Judge Lauren Lake. It also goes for the words boundless and limitless. Judge Lake wears many hats including judge,

McElvane Talks Diversity Crisis, MBA Magazine Conference

Pamela McElvane, publisher and CEO of Diversity MBA Magazine, is bringing to light the diversity crisis in corporate America and what top companies are doing to combat the sometimes unconscious bias that robs companies of doing what’s best for business.

The heartbreaking, disfigured faces of domestic violence

The conversation about domestic violence has re-emerged as the nation witnessed the disturbing footage of former Baltimore Raven Ray Rice striking his then-girlfriend in an elevator. And just as that happened behind closed doors, millions of women and children endure

Tomeka Hart discusses equality in education and keys to success

Tomeka Hart Vice President, African American Community Partnerships, Teach For America What inspires you to show up to work everyday? Teach For America’s vision is that one day, all children in this nation will have the opportunity to attain an

Huggies vs. Pampers: Is 1 better than the other

When parents are making the tough decision on which diapers will work best for their baby, it can be a lot like buying insurance. Normally you go with what your family and friends have, and you figure that if this

5 must-have infant lotions and shampoos

Babies are known for their soft skin and sweet smelling hair. But lets’ be honest, as children grow and the outside elements start to be more of a factor, the “new baby” smell can start to fade. Here are five

Top 10 back to school retail hot spots

As summer comes to a close, it’s time to take that trip to your favorite retailer for back to school shopping. The key to this time of year is seeking the best products for the most reasonable prices, finding items