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#QOTD from Toni Morrison. #blackwomen
September 29, 2025 at 1:02 PM
#QOTD from Toni Morrison. #blackwomen
#QOTD from Viola Davis. #blackwomen
September 27, 2025 at 1:02 PM
#QOTD from Viola Davis. #blackwomen
September 26, 2025 at 7:43 PM
#QOTD from Nikki Giovanni. #blackwomen
September 22, 2025 at 1:04 PM
#QOTD from Nikki Giovanni. #blackwomen
#QOTD from Gabrielle Union. #blackwomen
September 20, 2025 at 1:01 PM
#QOTD from Gabrielle Union. #blackwomen
What about those "women's empowerment" brunches?
Have those helped any of you find new jobs or business prospects, in this economy?
I'm still focused on the struggles of 300,000+ #Blackwomen who've lost their #jobs since April. And this question came to mind...
Have those helped any of you find new jobs or business prospects, in this economy?
I'm still focused on the struggles of 300,000+ #Blackwomen who've lost their #jobs since April. And this question came to mind...
September 9, 2025 at 5:57 PM
What about those "women's empowerment" brunches?
Have those helped any of you find new jobs or business prospects, in this economy?
I'm still focused on the struggles of 300,000+ #Blackwomen who've lost their #jobs since April. And this question came to mind...
Have those helped any of you find new jobs or business prospects, in this economy?
I'm still focused on the struggles of 300,000+ #Blackwomen who've lost their #jobs since April. And this question came to mind...
I had the humbling opportunity to speak w/ Dr. Israa Saleh in #Gaza, to bring attention to lack of period/menstruation products for women and girls there. Listen & share this episode to put pressure on the UN to make this a priority for aid 🙏🏾 youtu.be/MKghUfic0zs
August 16, 2025 at 10:56 AM
I had the humbling opportunity to speak w/ Dr. Israa Saleh in #Gaza, to bring attention to lack of period/menstruation products for women and girls there. Listen & share this episode to put pressure on the UN to make this a priority for aid 🙏🏾 youtu.be/MKghUfic0zs
Is it love or a fetish?
News about #lavernecox dating history & the #loveislandusa cast has us asking this question 👇🏽
youtu.be/g9xpxZkWFL0?...
News about #lavernecox dating history & the #loveislandusa cast has us asking this question 👇🏽
youtu.be/g9xpxZkWFL0?...
August 10, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Is it love or a fetish?
News about #lavernecox dating history & the #loveislandusa cast has us asking this question 👇🏽
youtu.be/g9xpxZkWFL0?...
News about #lavernecox dating history & the #loveislandusa cast has us asking this question 👇🏽
youtu.be/g9xpxZkWFL0?...
I spoke with @aljazeera.com about my research on and experience with news influencers. Read my full article at leadinglikealady.blog/newsroom.
If you're an independent #journalist, leave a comment asking for details on how I can help you.
- Seun Shokunbi, Executive Director
If you're an independent #journalist, leave a comment asking for details on how I can help you.
- Seun Shokunbi, Executive Director
July 30, 2025 at 3:05 PM
I spoke with @aljazeera.com about my research on and experience with news influencers. Read my full article at leadinglikealady.blog/newsroom.
If you're an independent #journalist, leave a comment asking for details on how I can help you.
- Seun Shokunbi, Executive Director
If you're an independent #journalist, leave a comment asking for details on how I can help you.
- Seun Shokunbi, Executive Director
Audra McDonald won Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the 2025 Tony Awards. McDonald is the most awarded Broadway performer in history. However, she made headlines recently when her peer, Patti Lupone, was accused of prejudice after attacking McDonald. #blacksky
June 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Audra McDonald won Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the 2025 Tony Awards. McDonald is the most awarded Broadway performer in history. However, she made headlines recently when her peer, Patti Lupone, was accused of prejudice after attacking McDonald. #blacksky
Decades after Colombia's armed conflict began, rural areas still face instability. Despite the 2016 peace accord with FARC, Afro-Colombian women face hurdles & slow implementation that hinders reform. Two have been awarded for continuing to strive for equality and an end to the violence.
June 6, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Decades after Colombia's armed conflict began, rural areas still face instability. Despite the 2016 peace accord with FARC, Afro-Colombian women face hurdles & slow implementation that hinders reform. Two have been awarded for continuing to strive for equality and an end to the violence.
Dr. Chelsey Green has been named Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Recording Academy, becoming the first Black woman and the youngest person to hold the position. A genre-spanning musician and educator, Green is recognized for her contributions to diversity in the music industry.
June 5, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Dr. Chelsey Green has been named Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Recording Academy, becoming the first Black woman and the youngest person to hold the position. A genre-spanning musician and educator, Green is recognized for her contributions to diversity in the music industry.
France has expanded its list of shortage occupations to address labor gaps, allowing some undocumented workers to seek legal residency. Critics say the changes exclude key roles and fall short of addressing the needs of both the workforce and undocumented migrants.
June 4, 2025 at 11:08 AM
France has expanded its list of shortage occupations to address labor gaps, allowing some undocumented workers to seek legal residency. Critics say the changes exclude key roles and fall short of addressing the needs of both the workforce and undocumented migrants.
Seven migrants, including four women and three girls, died on May 28, 2025, when an overcrowded boat capsized while docking in the Canary Islands. The incident highlights ongoing dangers faced by migrants and calls attention to the need for safer migration routes.
May 30, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Seven migrants, including four women and three girls, died on May 28, 2025, when an overcrowded boat capsized while docking in the Canary Islands. The incident highlights ongoing dangers faced by migrants and calls attention to the need for safer migration routes.
Despite U.S. job growth in April 2025, Black women lost 106,000 jobs—the largest decline among any group. Their unemployment rate rose from 5.1% to 6.1%, driven by DEI rollbacks, tariffs, and workforce shifts, raising concerns over systemic disparities.
May 29, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Despite U.S. job growth in April 2025, Black women lost 106,000 jobs—the largest decline among any group. Their unemployment rate rose from 5.1% to 6.1%, driven by DEI rollbacks, tariffs, and workforce shifts, raising concerns over systemic disparities.
Lauren Speed-Hamilton and Cameron Hamilton, who met on Netflix’s "Love Is Blind," have announced they are expecting their first child after a four-year journey and successful IVF process. The couple shared their excitement and gratitude following the positive pregnancy test.
May 28, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Lauren Speed-Hamilton and Cameron Hamilton, who met on Netflix’s "Love Is Blind," have announced they are expecting their first child after a four-year journey and successful IVF process. The couple shared their excitement and gratitude following the positive pregnancy test.
Tina Turner fought for what made her powerful—her name. To rebuild from professional or personal harm, your brand could be your most powerful tool. The right people will champion you, but only if they know what you stand for. Sign up for more tips: leadinglikealady.substack.com/subscribe #blacksky
May 23, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Tina Turner fought for what made her powerful—her name. To rebuild from professional or personal harm, your brand could be your most powerful tool. The right people will champion you, but only if they know what you stand for. Sign up for more tips: leadinglikealady.substack.com/subscribe #blacksky
The trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs continues while his legal team denies the charges involving trafficking and drug abuse. Rapper Kid Cudi testified that Combs allegedly firebombed his car amid a dispute over Cassie Ventura, who testified against Combs over years of physical & sexual abuse.
May 23, 2025 at 11:14 AM
The trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs continues while his legal team denies the charges involving trafficking and drug abuse. Rapper Kid Cudi testified that Combs allegedly firebombed his car amid a dispute over Cassie Ventura, who testified against Combs over years of physical & sexual abuse.
The Illinois House has passed the Sonya Massey Bill, requiring stricter background checks for police hires. Named after a woman fatally shot during a mental health call, the bill awaits the governor’s signature and aims to improve law enforcement vetting statewide.
May 22, 2025 at 12:43 PM
The Illinois House has passed the Sonya Massey Bill, requiring stricter background checks for police hires. Named after a woman fatally shot during a mental health call, the bill awaits the governor’s signature and aims to improve law enforcement vetting statewide.
A brain-dead woman in Georgia is being kept on life support to allow her fetus to reach viability, sparking debate over the state's abortion law. Her family says they have no control over the decision, highlighting the law’s impact after Roe v. Wade was overturned.
May 21, 2025 at 11:14 AM
A brain-dead woman in Georgia is being kept on life support to allow her fetus to reach viability, sparking debate over the state's abortion law. Her family says they have no control over the decision, highlighting the law’s impact after Roe v. Wade was overturned.
Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" concerts at Soldier Field are drawing large crowds & boosting Chicago’s market, with hotels near capacity and increased spending at local businesses. This mirrors 2023 data on how Beyonce and women’s brands remain major economic indicators (esp. during & after recessions).
May 16, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" concerts at Soldier Field are drawing large crowds & boosting Chicago’s market, with hotels near capacity and increased spending at local businesses. This mirrors 2023 data on how Beyonce and women’s brands remain major economic indicators (esp. during & after recessions).
Spain is ranked the safest European country for solo women travelers, according to Everly Life Insurance. Spain’s low crime and safety policies were key factors for a top score of 89. Read & watch our perspective here: leadinglikealady.blog/leadinglikea...
May 15, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Spain is ranked the safest European country for solo women travelers, according to Everly Life Insurance. Spain’s low crime and safety policies were key factors for a top score of 89. Read & watch our perspective here: leadinglikealady.blog/leadinglikea...
A report shows a 6.9% rise in human trafficking in the EU, with 10,793 victims recorded. Migrant women face growing exploitation in prostitution markets, driven by false job promises and lack of legal opportunities. The EU plans new strategies to address the issue.
May 14, 2025 at 11:19 AM
A report shows a 6.9% rise in human trafficking in the EU, with 10,793 victims recorded. Migrant women face growing exploitation in prostitution markets, driven by false job promises and lack of legal opportunities. The EU plans new strategies to address the issue.