May 9, 2022 | Health, Higher Education, Women
One of the best things Black women can do for their health may be to get a college education, according to results of a national analysis. “Essentially what this study observed was that for Black women, the higher your education level, the lower your...
May 2, 2022 | Health, Leadership, Women
Brenda Joyce Robinson worked hard her entire life toward success. But rather than rest on her laurels, Robinson became a mentor to other nurses and advocated for a more just health care system. She founded the Black Nurses Coalition, an organization that not only...
Feb 28, 2022 | Entrepreneurship, Health, Women
Meet Crystal Grant, an advanced practice registered nurse turned entrepreneur who is now the founder of SuperScript Wellness, which produces a line of affordable gummy supplements packed with nutrients like vitamin C, zinc and elderberry. Based in Winston Salem, N.C.,...
Nov 29, 2021 | Entrepreneurship, Health, Technology
When Ashlee Wisdom launched an early version of her health and wellness website, more than 34,000 users — most of them Black — visited the platform in the first two weeks. “It wasn’t the most fully functioning platform,” recalls Wisdom, 31. “It was not sexy.” But the...
Sep 20, 2021 | Health, Sports, Women
There’s been little question about the dominance of Allyson Felix. Five-time Olympian and 11-time medalist Felix has won the most medals of any track athlete in American history. By the way, Felix also earned a gold medal in the 4×400 relay and the 4-400-meter mixed...
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