When Carrie J. Clark was installed as International Regional Director of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® at the 70th Boule in Orlando in July 2022, she brought with her 35 years of sorority service and a vision that transcends borders.
From organizing at the Democratic National Committee during one of the most consequential elections in history to co-founding the Women’s Democracy Lab, Mũthoni Wambu Kraal has dedicated her career to transforming political power for women of color. The Howard University
Barbara Brandon-Croft made history as the nation’s first Black woman cartoonist to break into mainstream press with her groundbreaking comic strip “Where I’m Coming From,” which debuted in the Detroit Free Press in 1989. By 1991, Universal Press Syndicate was
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
By: Warren Chancellor This fall, as class at Morehouse went back in session, 12 Morehouse alums were facing a very different first day of school — this time as teachers with Teach For America. Their decision to direct their talents
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,
DeChelle A. Harris CEO and principal interior designer at Chelle Albert Interiors What inspires you to show up to work every day? I love my job. I love helping people turn their homes and spaces into a place they love
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 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 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
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
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
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
With all of the club fights, drink and shade throwing on television today, Gina Cheatham of the new Lifetime docu-series, “BAPS,” offers a fresh perspective on what prompted her to participate in the series and what the world has yet
