Catch up on the news you should know! Get The Met Gala Look! Tap Into the Camp Trend With These Celeb-Inspired Picks | ESSENCE Miss America, Miss Teen USA and Miss US are all Black Women | Mashable In Missandei’s Final Act, She Reminds Us That It’s OK For Black Women To Be Angry |…
Category: CAREER
Stop Stifling your Potential Sis — you’ve Got Work to Do!
Photo by Alex Nemo Hanse on Unsplash Have you ever sat in your cubicle looking around thinking what am I doing? NO REALLY…WHAT AM I (OR WE) DOING? Yes, I’ve done that and it’s not because I’m confused about the work I’m doing. No. I’m actually very comfortable in my full-time duties. The confusion began…
3.14.19 News You Should Know #HERNewsRecap
Today we’re looking at videos that promote being dope black women. You’re welcome! #InHerCourt | Bumble Dawn Dickson Talks The Black Tech Community, Breaking Barriers In Black Business + More | Breakfast Club Power 105.1 FM Watch Elle Varner Ask For One More In Sexy New ‘Pour Me’ Video | Essence Watch…
Why H.E.R. Voice is Important in Our History
Artwork by Unknown As we kick off Women’s History Month, it only makes sense that we discuss several women focused on leaving their mark on the world. African-American women have a pulse on the people. They’ve been gifted with many diverse talents and the greatest of them, the strength to uplift and nurture others. Doing…
2.25.18: News You Should Know #HERNewsRecap #OscarEdition
‘Beale Street’ Star Regina King Calls First-Ever Academy Award Win ‘Surreal’ | Essence ‘Black Panther’s’ Hannah Beachler Becomes The First Black Production Designer To Win An Oscar | Essence ‘BLACK PANTHER’S’ RUTH CARTER IS THE 2019 OSCAR WINNER FOR COSTUME DESIGN | ABC All The Melanin Magic At Essence’s Black Women In…
Is there a Grey Area between Integrity and Money for Black Women?
Artwork By: Laurie Cooper, “Timeless (Female)” The recent conversation between Steve Harvey and Monique brought up an even more interesting conversation between me and my husband: can we as black people live in a grey area between what is seen as integrity and money? Meaning, can we honestly live our black selves and maintain the…
Wednesday Words from H.E.R.: Pitching a Book Ain’t Easy
Originally published on DNCwrites.com: “Pitching to Literary Agents…“ Photo by Gift Habeshaw on Unsplash Our local book author and writer DNC shares why she had a major delay in pitching her third book–plus the tips you should know if you’re thinking about pitching your own book. Pitching to Literary Agents: See what had happened was… by DNC No…
H.E.R. Crisis 