In 1962, the iconic, notorious and celebrated civil rights leader Malcolm X stated that the most unprotected person in America is the Black woman. When he made that statement, Black women experienced every degradation imaginable in the United States. Progressivism …
With remote work becoming the new normal for most companies, employees recognize the overall benefits of working from home– like having more time to spend with family and less time commuting, for example. However, for many Black employees, working from …
In recent years, organizations have been looking to hire diverse candidates in order to portray a strong global outlook in a workforce made up of various different ethnicities, races, sexes, and religions.
Companies understand how important it is to have diversity within …
Despite it being an area infamous for violence and discrimination, Kamilah Brewton is proud of where she comes from.
“I smile when I say that I’m from the South Side of Chicago because it’s contributed to my survival and grit,” …
Around the world, an estimated 1.3 billion people live with some form of vision impairment, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). While 188.5 million people have mild vision impairment and 217 million have moderate to severe vision impairment, another …
Out of her silence, Sharilynn Knight moves with a laser-like focus at her desk — fielding phone calls, filing emails, downloading documents, verifying information, and managing the mortgage-closing countdown for homebuyers. Deaf since birth, Knight works seamlessly in her job as …
This episode is all about increasing your confidence during salary negotiations by advocating for yourself right now, regardless of how long you’ve been at your job. I share examples of how I have advocated for myself at different points in …
Whether you’re a new or experienced negotiator, the topic of salary negotiation is always relevant. For professionals of color especially, salary negotiations provide opportunities to narrow the persistent pay gap and receive equitable compensation for our work. Here’s a bit …
In this episode, I speak to the founder and CEO of Bonita Fierce Candles, Melissa Gallardo. Melissa shares her journey of launching a candle brand that celebrates Latine Culture and Heritage. She talks about how she turned her hobby into …
The job market is looking brighter for the college class of 2025. Employers are forecasting a significant 7.3 percent increase in hiring for this group, according to a recent survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). For …
