Mar 10, 2025 | Entertainment, History, Music, Women
The Grammy-winning soprano Karen Slack will give the third annual Ruth Bader Ginsburg Memorial Recital at the Kennedy Center’s Terrace Theater. “African Queens,” presented and co-commissioned by Washington Performing Arts, is about as ambitious as a recital could get:...
Mar 10, 2025 | Entrepreneurs, Leadership, Women
Throughout history, Black women have been a driving force in redefining industries, from entrepreneurship to leadership roles across various sectors. This list of inspiring Black businesswomen honors their remarkable achievements and ideas while highlighting their...
Mar 3, 2025 | Business, Women
After hitting a low of four members at the height of the pandemic, the North Bay Black Chamber of Commerce is at 80 strong and growing. “We put a plan together to just focus on members, on recruiting. I wanted to see what was going on, how did COVID affect...
Mar 3, 2025 | Business, Entrepreneurs, Women
Despite the growing red wave attacking all things DEI, Black women business owners who meet specific eligibility requirements can still access grants and funding opportunities. If you’re a first-time homeowner, running a business connected to a community...
Feb 24, 2025 | Entrepreneurs, Women
In this three-part series honoring Black History Month, I’m speaking with a group of Black female business leaders about how they’re thriving in a society that hasn’t traditionally supported their success. The first installment explored the mindsets that have...
Feb 24, 2025 | Entrepreneurs, Leadership, Women
Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon is helping Black business owners bust through entrepreneurship barriers. In 2016, she founded the Village Market in Atlanta with a mission to give Black professionals the grants, mentorship and technical support needed to reach their potential....
