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Judge Joe Brown is catching flack for speaking against Harriet Tubman. During a conversation with Umar Johnson, Brown shared his views on Tubman replacing Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill. Brown suggested that a Black man should be on the bill, not Tubman. “The status of an ethnic group is determined by its men, not…

Alexandria Butler, affectionately known as Lexi B, is an entrepreneur, an editor, a writer and a public speaker who has become one of Silicon Valley’s most candid and prominent voices. Her thought-provoking advice and opinions about how to create a more equitable work environment stem from her experiences at some of the most popular tech…

Disparate medical treatment

Erika Green focuses on disparate medical treatment for Black women in this week’s episode of NBC’s “New Amsterdam.” Green, a TV veteran whose writing credits include “How to Get Away With Murder” and “The Mentalist” wrote this week’s episode “Righteous Right Hand.” The episode focuses on a group of Black women involved in a near-fatal…

CurlFest took over Atlanta on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. Beautiful Black and Brown people came out in bright and bold fashion statements to celebrate and enjoy the festivities from CurlFest’s first stop in Atlanta. From colorful African prints to matching outfits, here are some of our favorite looks from CurlFest 2019. Melissa Mitchell – Instagram:…

When a group of newly natural girlfriends met up years ago in a Brooklyn, New York apartment after chatting via email about their hair journeys the magic was undeniable. Five women, Tracey Coleman, Melody Henderson, Charisse Higgins, Gia Lowe, and Simone Mair joined together to give birth to the Curly Girl Collective, an event business…

Kim Etheredge is the CEO and one-half of the dynamic hair brand Mixed Chicks. As the daughter of an Irish mother and an African American father, she struggled to find products to suit her hair. As she grew older, she realized that family, friends and strangers alike had the same dilemma. In 2002, she met…

Shamiar Spann believes in defying the odds. Years ago, she decided she wanted to start her own television network, and instead of cheering her on, many of her friends and family were dumbfounded. This summer, Spann launched Dance Talk Network, and she is excited about the opportunity it will afford creatives and members of the…

Ever since Beyoncé released her song “Brown Skin Girl” from The Lion King: The Gift, people have been raving over the beautiful melody that celebrates Black women and their melanin-infused skin. With its powerful lyrics, African beat and impressive vocals, the song is a favorite from the album. The song opens and closes with Guyanese…

R&B crooner Chris Brown seems perfectly comfortable existing as chaos continuously orbits around him. This past week, the “Deuces” singer, 30, ignited a firestorm that happens whenever a man broaches the topic of Black women and their hair. On the newly released single “Need A Stack” from his latest album, Indigo, female Breezy fans took…

Rolling out held its Chicago edition of Sisters with Superpowers at the DuSable Museum of African American History on May 30, 2019. Sisters with Superpowers is a celebration of women and their unique and impactful skills that help to shape their city and the world in a positive way. The room was joyous and celebratory…

Therapy for Black Girls Hosted by Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, the mental health professional chats about personal development and emotional well being. Combing the Roots Host Ally Henny tackles issues surrounding racial healing, racism and justice from the black woman perspective Myleik Teele’s Podcast Entrepreneur Myleik Teele shares her struggles on becoming a black female…

LaToya M. Hobbs is an impactful artist ready to make her mark, yet again, with a sequel installation called Salt of the Earth II. Hobbs, who currently lives and works in Baltimore, creates most of her masterpieces in her in-home studio. She is also a professor at Maryland Insitute College of Art (MICA). Salt of…

Who doesn’t want or need time off? Even the most successful women have to take time to take a deep breath and exhale. However, for successful women, weekends are not always days off. Weekends are made to play catch on a lot of things that weren’t done during with week while on the grind. Being…

Summer is around the corner, and as the weather heats up, so does fans’ anticipation of the popular HBO series “Insecure” starring actress and writer Issa Rae. “Insecure” has captured the hearts of women everywhere with its relatable storylines, which follows the journey of two best friends, played by Rae and actress Yvonne Orji, as they enter…

Kristyn Page, the vice president of multicultural community engagement for Macy’s, recently attended the Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit in Las Vegas. During the conference, Page spoke with rolling out about working in corporate America and how to navigate it as a Black woman. She also gave us a sneak peek into what’s to come at…

Jasmine Crowe is using her superpowers of vision and service to foster change and bring awareness to pressing socioeconomic issues such as poverty, education and hunger. In January 2017, Crowe created a technology company that aids in the elimination of hunger and reducing food waste. Goodr has diverted over one million pounds of food from landfills and…

Sheoyki Jones has a love for making a change in her community, specifically with economic development. Since arriving at Invest Atlanta, she has partnered with the Mayor’s Office of Film and Entertainment to establish the Creative Industries Loan Fund to invest in the city’s content creators. As a Black woman, what do you consider your…

Kathy Adams is a change agent who has demonstrated strategic leadership and an innovative approach to problem-solving in her corporate work and community service for more than 25 years. A native of Albany, California, in 1978 she moved to Atlanta where she attended Clark Atlanta University and later graduated from the University of Phoenix with dual degrees in…

Erika Smith is always thinking of ways to educate her community. Currently, she is the southside community and economic development manager at Invest Atlanta. Smith uses her platform as a powerful Black woman to impact those around her, and she sat down with rolling out to tell us how. As a Black woman, what do…

Lerae Funderburg is the mother of two beautiful children and the founder and managing partner of Funderburg Law, a boutique law firm focusing on entertainment and business transactions, and estate planning. Her philosophy for success is individual attention coupled with high-quality work that is completed on time and always with the client’s overall vision in…