Posts Tagged ‘Black Women’
Cheryl Sutherland joins AM Wake-Up Call to share her business story
Cheryl Sutherland shares her story through transformational speaking, business strategy and her journal business PleaseNotes. She stopped by the AM Wake-Up Call to share her experience. To watch her full segment, click play above.
Read MoreJackie Clarke discusses her secret tools for sponsorships, pitching and more
Jackie Clarke explained how she became lead sponsorship director and pitch deck designer. She shared valuable advice with listeners that truly sparked a conversation. To watch her full segment, click play above.
Read MoreSHERO Award winners share their experience on AM Wake-Up Call
AM Wake-Up Call had the privilege of welcoming the SHERO Award winners to the show. To watch the full segment, click play above.
Read MoreJust Call Me Chef knocks down barriers to Black women in the culinary industry
Chef Catina Smith knows first-hand about the challenges Black chefs face, particularly Black female chefs. Affectionately known as “Chef Cat,” Smith studied culinary arts at the Baltimore International College before joining the Air Force Reserve. She found that her success was limited and started “Just Call Me Chef” as a resource for other Black chefs…
Read MoreLifePlan Financial Advisors’ Sibyl Slade makes Black history in business arena
In honor of Black History Month, rolling out will highlight minority businesswomen who are doing the part in making Black history. Meet Sibyl Slade, vice president and financial advisor of LifePlan Financial Advisors Inc. Slade helps professionals and small business owners increase their cash flow and net worth with advance taxed savings and investment strategies…
Read MoreActress, media personality Rashan Ali to host 2021 BWHI Wellness Summit
January is a time for restructuring and resetting our lives. The Black Women’s Health Initiative is hosting the 2021 Wellness Summit to provide perspective in recharging, resetting goals, habits and intentions for success. Moderated by actress and media personality Rashan Ali, the Summit will feature highly acclaimed experts and personalities who will guide the audience…
Read MoreMeagan Good admits skin lightening was 1 of her most shameful experiences
Meagan Good is speaking out again to set the record straight about the claims suggesting that she bleached her skin. Initially, she adamantly denied that she had not bleached her skin. Now, she is shedding light on a different perspective of the situation. During an interview with The Shade Room on Saturday, Dec. 12, the…
Read MoreMegan Thee Stallion in awe of letter from Congresswoman Maxine Waters
Megan Thee Stallion shared with fans one of the biggest highlights of her year. Although Megan is one of the hottest rappers in the industry, this particular accolade did not stem from the success of her music career. She revealed it was a letter she received from Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif. On Monday, Dec. 7,…
Read MoreAlexis Kerr, Cadillac’s head of multicultural marketing, is the epitome of excellence
As Cadillac’s head of multicultural marketing, Alexis Kerr leads the organization’s efforts to increase opinion, consideration and market share among diverse consumers. She also manages corporate social responsibility and music efforts, which are directly aligned to the brand’s global marketing strategy. Previously, the New York native served as the luxury brand’s head of operations for…
Read MoreNikki Lynette’s stage play ‘Get Out Alive’ shines light on taboo subject
Tagged as a musical about depression, Nikki Lynette’s stage play, Get Out Alive, is an Afrogothic celebration of life, loss and the lessons learned along the way. A performer, writer, and visual artist, Lynette uses this autobiographical work to recount her personal journey, which was marked by abuse, grief, sexual assault and suicide. The production,…
Read MoreKerry Washington defends Eva Longoria over claims she dismissed Black women
Kerry Washington has defended Eva Longoria after claims she had been dismissive toward Black women. The 43-year-old actress has backed her friend after the backlash, which came in response to comments she made on MSNBC over the weekend discussing the impact of Latinas on the 2020 presidential election. Longoria said at the time: “The women…
Read MoreEva Longoria sorry for saying Latinas were ‘the real heroines’ in Biden victory (video)
Eva Longoria got blistered online for saying Latinas “are the real heroines” who pushed President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris past the finish line on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The 45-year-old actress, activist and restaurateur, best known for her award-winning role in the TV drama “Desperate Housewives,” acknowledged that Black women played an…
Read MoreModern-day Tuskegee Experiment? What Black women are not being told
Despite the availability of a less-invasive therapy called uterine fibroid embolization (UFE), many Black women with uterine fibroids are given only one path to treatment: hysterectomy. “I was told by my doctor that hysterectomy was my only option.” As a physician who has spent the last 25 years treating uterine fibroids without surgery and increasing fibroid…
Read MoreRapper Big Manny explains the importance of honoring Black women
Chicago rapper Big Manny has been rapping for over 10 years. His music is a blend of lyricism and deep emotion. His style is versatile and he is hard-pressed to be placed in any specific genre of rap. As a songwriter, his expression is honest. He recently released his video for “Black Queen.” The heartfelt…
Read MoreDear Black men: We need you
(Photo credit: Shutterstock.com / Laurin Rinder) Megan Thee Stallion hit us with a deep conversation about protecting Black women. Throughout history, there have been countless times that our voices have been squashed and our bodies have been victimized. Why are we forgotten? Why is our worth questionable? After the vice presidential debate, the customary “angry…
Read MoreSerena Williams discusses feeling ‘underpaid and undervalued’
Serena Williams didn’t feel her body type was “celebrated” when she was younger. The tennis champion felt her sister Venus Williams was seen as having an “acceptable” shape because she is tall and thin, but her own curvaceous frame wasn’t viewed in a positive light. She said: “When I was growing up, what was celebrated…
Read MoreWhat Black women need to know about fibroids
Uterine fibroids are the most common pelvic tumor in women. It is estimated that up to 80% of adult African-American women have these benign tumors.
Read MoreThe freedom to wear white
There is a movement sweeping through the heart of Atlanta. If you listen closely you may hear about it, but you are much more likely to see it first. In communities across the metro area and beyond, women everywhere are wearing white pants. It doesn’t matter that it was after Labor Day (or before Easter).…
Read MoreBlack women are victims of an unjust system
Crowds have chanted her name. Social media feeds have been flooded, demanding justice for Breonna Taylor. A call for action is demanded but has fallen on deaf ears. Taylor’s killing has sparked a national conversation about death by the police. The outcry continues, and still no arrest. Last week, her family negotiated a settlement with…
Read MoreDear fibroids: Women are tired of ‘keepin’ it moving!’
Uterine fibroids are the most common pelvic tumor seen in women. It is the most common reason why women have heavy menstrual periods. These benign tumors also cause significant pelvic pain which can radiate in to the lower back, hips, buttocks, and down the legs. Fibroids also often cause increased urinary frequency and waking up…
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