The Georgia congressman on what it was like to know the iconic activist — Read on http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2018/02/john-lewis-martin-luther-king-jr/552581/
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Opinion | Being Black in America is exhausting – The Washington Post
No matter our gender, age or socioeconomic status, we live our lives under siege. — Read on http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/04/17/being-black-america-is-exhausting/
President Trump’s Time Is Nearly Up, and Black Women Will See Him Out
John Lewis would be smiling today and Stacey Abrams and Nikema Williams certainly are as Georgia is on the verge of rejecting Trump and decades of attempts to thwart Black voters. — Read on http://www.thedailybeast.com/president-trumps-time-is-nearly-up-and-black-women-will-see-him-out
What Black Women Know About Getting to the Top
Leadership lessons from senior African-American women — Read on hbr.org/2018/03/beating-the-odds
When Black Women Go From Office Pet to Office Threat
A study shows Black women are embraced by employers until they start excelling in their role, a transition that may be perceived as threatening by bosses. Here's what Black women can do about it. — Read on zora.medium.com/when-black-women-go-from-office-pet-to-office-threat-83bde710332e
Black Women Aren’t Allowed To Be Introverted – BESE
Black Women Aren't Allowed To Be Introverted - BESE — Read on http://www.bese.com/black-women-arent-allowed-to-be-introverted/
Standing with Linked Arms is NOT taking a knee
Let’s be real clear. I’m going to shout this from the rooftops with a Megaphone..STANDING UP WITH YOUR ARMS LINKED IS NOT TAKING A KNEE! Speaking about a general concept of unity is NOT the same as protesting racial inequality and injustice in America. But nice try to some NFL players who tried it and … Continue reading Standing with Linked Arms is NOT taking a knee
The 5 types of Becky
The Root originally posted this hilarious article I just had to share that labels the five types of Becky. The terms "Becky" has been around since the 90's due to Sir Mix a Lot's "Baby Got Back." Most recently it became famous again thanks to Beyoncé's Lemonade album and the lyrics "Becky with the good … Continue reading The 5 types of Becky
The Importance of Programs like ‘Black Girls Rock’
Last night BET aired its Annual event “Black Girls Rock” honoring some of the most influential black women in the industry including Yara Shahidi, Issa Rae, Solange Knowles and political powerhouse Rep. Maxine Waters. Founded by Beverly Bond in 2006, Black Girls Rock! Was founded for black women to recognize each other’s contributions and serve … Continue reading The Importance of Programs like ‘Black Girls Rock’
Charlottesville: The Awakening
Originally I was going to title this blog ‘We told you so”, but it seemed unnecessarily cruel considering the loss of life that occurred because of the Terrorist attack in Charlottesville. And make no mistake, it was a Terrorist Attack. Not a protest, not a rally, not a gathering of alt-right extremists or white nationalists. … Continue reading Charlottesville: The Awakening
Diary of a Jaded Black Girl 