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Candi Castleberry-Singleton is the vice president of diversity partnership strategy and engagement at Twitter. As an experienced diversity and inclusion leader, she created The Bolt-On to Built-In Model™ featured in her chapter of the book Crossing the Divide: Intergroup Leadership in a World of Difference. She has developed successful strategies and initiatives in technology, telecommunications…

Amanda Seales blasted Kim Kardashian for her latest cover of 7 Hollywood magazine. Kardashian appears to be darker than usual on the cover. Seales blasted Kardashian on social media. “Honestly, what is there to say? What is there to say,” she said “Because what folks will say is ‘But she has black children.’ Stop it. ‘But…

Naomi Campbell has slammed some fashion shows for making her “the token” Black model. The 49-year-old supermodel didn’t name the shows in question but said she felt “uncomfortable” in the past when she was the only Black model in a “show of 70 girls,” as she felt she couldn’t turn the down the show because then “there’d…

Letitia Owens is vice president of marketing at Presidential Business Center, a premier provider of office space to more than 170 companies and individuals. Owens manages the business with her partner Julia Hilliard and also co-produces projects for her husband’s media and video company, Dfwivideo. in addition to her current businesses, she has been a…

Jessica Winnie is an emerging poetic voice, born and raised in Minneapolis. In her first published book, she takes readers on a journey through the life of an African American woman raised by a radical activist family and community. Rolling out sat down with Winnie to talk about her new book and what readers…

Javondlynn (Lynn) Dunagan established JMD Defense & Investigations LLC in March 2017. Her business vision is centered around responsible firearm education and ownership as well as empowering women in self-defense. She previously worked as a U.S. probation officer for 25 years before retiring in January 2016. She has a bachelor’s degree in social work from Hampton…

Last week, video of Pamela Turner, 44, being shot dead by a Baytown, Texas, police officer on May 13, 2019, shocked viewers. Turner is described as having a history of mental illness and shouted “I’m pregnant” as she struggled with Baytown Police Officer Juan Delacruz. Turner has now been laid to rest, and Delacruz is…

Once again, a shocking police shooting caught on video is causing outrage. Pamela Turner, 44, was shot dead by a Baytown, Texas, police officer Monday night, May 13, 2019. Turner is described as having a history of mental illness and may have been pregnant at the time of her death. Turner was walking around The…

#BlackGirlMagic is alive and well and taking over pageantry. For the first time in history, three Black women are reigning as 2019 Miss USA, Miss Teen USA, and Miss America titleholders all at the same time. On Thursday, May 2, 2019, Cheslie Kryst, a Black woman of beauty and brilliance, was crowned Miss USA 2019…

Lori Lightfoot made history in the city of Chicago as she became the first Black woman to be elected mayor of America’s third largest city. Lightfoot won handily in a runoff against Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. Lightfoot and Preckwinkle were able to fight their way out of a field of 12 other candidates…

Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles Lawson explains how she feels about Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex. The 37-year-old former actress — who joined the royal family when she married Prince Harry in May of 2018 — is of African-American descent. Knowles Lawson believes she is a “great representation” for people of color. She has also praised her for her “wonderful” personality, calling her…

There are mean people in this world, and they will take the time to torment a person out of a demented sense of power. When these mean people carry a badge and a gun, the torment that is inflicted can be especially cruel. Such is the case with Detroit police officer Gary Steele, who is…

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Sandra Epps is a creative and inspiring Black woman, who founded the Detroit Doll Show. She strives to empower and inspire Black women and children and increase representation by showcasing dolls of color in her show. With the motto “Love the Skin You’re In,” this annual event has now become the largest doll show of its…

Black America has been inundated with videos of out of control White people abusing Black people. Many who have seen these videos have asked, “Where are the brothers?” when Black women were the target. Well, it has happened again, this time in Orlando, Florida, and there was a brother on the scene and he stepped…

Janelle Monae has opened up about her sexuality. The 32-year-old singer has faced questions about her sexuality for years and now she has revealed she considers herself to be a “free a– woman” after learning about pansexuality, which is the erotic, romantic or emotional attraction toward people regardless of their sex or gender identity —…

Since 1970 Essence has been the premiere fashion and culture magazine for women of color. Its branding was so popular that Time Inc., purchased the magazine and for the past 12 years, a publication dedicated to Black women was in White hands. All of that changed this week after it was announced that the company has…

In a four-paneled image posted on Twitter, Dove thought it was clever to post a picture of a Black woman removing her shirt and becoming a Ehite woman. Some on social media are calling it racist, we simply believe it was a little crazy, well, hella crazy. First you see a Black woman wearing a…

Serena Williams is “definitely” a feminist and feels “proud” to give herself that label. The 35-year-old professional tennis player, who is expecting her first child with her fiancé Alexis Ohanian, believes greatly in sticking up for women’s rights and is “proud” to be a feminist. She told Stellar magazine, “There are barriers I hope to break…

For many, the continuing story of Rachel Dolezal, a white woman who changed her government name to Nkechi Amare Diallo, is a continuing story of a stolen Black legacy. Dolezal achieved infamy in 2015 when it was revealed by her parents that she was passing for Black and had wormed her way into a leadership…

So Tuesday night’s episode of “Being Mary Jane” had me just about ready to throw my popcorn at my television set. Mary Jane, aka Gabrielle Union, aka my favorite brown-skinned sista girl, could not be making the same mistake today that she made four seasons ago. Yes, this mistake is in a different package — actually,…