
WHM Spotlight: Kim West of Jah Locs
Kim West, better known as Jah Locs, has probably loc’d your favorite artist’s hair. Actually, not probably. Her list of clients includes Lil Uzi Vert,
Kim West, better known as Jah Locs, has probably loc’d your favorite artist’s hair. Actually, not probably. Her list of clients includes Lil Uzi Vert,
Whitney Jones is the founder of Slow Drag, an event she curates annually. She wanted a place that could cater to her needs, so she
Keshia Walker has been producing some of the biggest events in sports for over two decades. She is also the first woman to produce the
Jadeen Verme of Vermé Shoes is making footwear inclusive for all. Jadeen is a tall woman, standing 6 feet, and very early on she noticed
The landscape of friendship changes dramatically as we navigate adulthood. During Women’s History Month, it’s worth reflecting on how these vital connections shape our experiences,
Karen Freeman-Wilson, President and CEO, delivered a powerful message at Crain’s Women of Influence Luncheon on Thursday, March 6, 2025, in Chicago. Her words resonated
On the final days of Women’s History Month, the White House convened an impressive gathering to deliberate on the experiences of Black women in the
Chicago witnessed an event of monumental significance on March 22, 2024, as the Business Leadership Council celebrated the Power & Genius of Black Women Leaders.
Ingrid Best, the founder of IBest Wines, defies the conventional image of a wine entrepreneur. She’s an audacious leader driven by a mission to make
Housing Secretary Marcia L. Fudge says with “mixed emotions” she will resign her position next week, alerting her staff in an email she wrote on
Jameelah Assata Auset is the queen of goddesses, an ascended master divine feminine teacher, owner of Free the Feminine, and a spiritual life coach who
LaToya Davis is a raw vegan holistic lifestyle coach and Heal Thyself holistic practitioner who supports people in setting goals for their health journey that
On March 26, 2023, Essence hosted the Wellness House event that consisted of a wide range of Black women educating the community about overall health
Courtney Chester is a licensed professional counselor and a certified holistic practitioner whose medical condition led her down the path of wellness. Rolling out had
Entrepreneurs Kim and Keyondra Lockett are the founders of the fashion athleisure brand Jolie Noire. The French phrase, meaning ‘pretty black’ in English to encourage
Danielle Gray, has always been a bit out of the box, and it makes sense how naturally marketing comes to her. She has owned and
Erica Hughes is the senior director of multicultural marketing at Ally Financial where she is mostly responsible for leading the overall vision and strategy. On
Rachel L. Proctor is making sure that the city of DeSoto, Texas, and its residents are prepared for the future. Proctor grew up in DeSoto
Jackée Harry is an Emmy award-winning actress best known for her roles in the comedic series “227” as Sandra Clark and “Sister, Sister” as Lisa
Women’s History Month recognizes women who are making an impact in their communities. What led you down this path of wellness and healing? Greetings my