7 Historic Moments for Black and African Women at the 2024 Olympics
7 Historic Moments for Black and African Women at the 2024 Olympics The 2024 Olympics currently going on in Paris, France has been a cauldron of extraordinary feats, but for Black and African women, it’s been a particularly blazing spotlight. Their victories have not just made headlines; they’ve flipped the script of what’s possible. Simone […]
Vanessa Wallace Joins Savage X Fenty As Its Chief Marketing Officer
Vanessa Wallace Joins Savage X Fenty As Its Chief Marketing Officer Savage X Fenty, Rihanna’s groundbreaking lingerie and apparel brand, has made a strategic move by appointing Vanessa Wallace as its new Chief Marketing Officer. Wallace brings a wealth of experience from her nearly two-decade tenure at Nike, where she most notably led the marketing […]
‘One crucial thing every woman starting her career should know is the importance of self-advocacy’ Mary Ernest Mbago for Career Quick 5
‘One crucial thing every woman starting her career should know is the importance of self-advocacy’ Mary Ernest Mbago for Career Quick 5 Mary Ernest Mbago is a Creative Writer at Femina Hip, passionate about crafting content that focuses on economic empowerment, citizen engagement, climate change, and sexual reproductive health and rights. Her work with Fema […]
Nabila Aguele Appointed As Chief Executive Officer for Malala Fund, Nigeria
Nabila Aguele Appointed As Chief Executive Officer for Malala Fund, Nigeria On July 2022, 2024, the international, non-profit organization that advocates for girls’ education, Malala Fund, announced the appointment of two new executive officers, one of which is the lawyer, public policy expert and gender advocate, Nabila Aguele. Since 2014, Malala Fund has invested more than […]
Women We Love | Shamsa Araweelo, Survivor And Activist Against Female Genital Mutilation
Women We Love | Shamsa Araweelo, Survivor And Activist Against Female Genital Mutilation A Somali-British activist for female genital mutilation (FGM), a survivor of multiple forms of gender-based violence including FGM, mother, social entrepreneur, inspirational leader, and changemaker. Shamsa was cut at age 6 and had to deal with physical and sexual abuse, as well […]
7 Things to Know About Kamala Harris: President Joe Biden Endorses Her As He Officially Withdraws From Presidential Race
7 Things to Know About Kamala Harris: President Joe Biden Endorses Her As He Officially Withdraws From Presidential Race Kamala Harris is a name that has become synonymous with breaking barriers and making history. Her journey in law, politics, and public service is nothing short of inspiring. Recently, in a significant turn of events, President […]
It’s Not ‘Normal’: Why Black Women Wait Too Long to Seek Help for Fibroids
It’s Not ‘Normal’: Why Black Women Wait Too Long to Seek Help for Fibroids This article was originally published on Healthy Women, https://www.healthywomen.org/content/article/its-not-normal-black-women-stop-suffering-fibroids By Nancy C. Lee, MD Senior Policy Advisor, Care About Fibroids and Linda Goler Blount, MPH President and CEO, Black Women’s Health Imperative Uterine fibroids are a common gynecologic condition among women and […]
Women We Love | Korka Diaw, Farmer & Women’s Rights Activist
Women We Love | Korka Diaw, Farmer & Women’s Rights Activist Korka Diaw is a national leader and an advocate for Senegal’s women farmers, who also runs a 16,000-strong initiative REFAN, and joins national discussions on women’s economic empowerment. She began as a farmer back in 1991 in rural Senegal. With no collateral or bank […]
World PR Day | 6 African Women Trailblazing In The PR Industry
6 African Women Trailblazing In The PR Industry In the dynamic and ever-evolving world of public relations, African women are making significant strides and setting new standards. These trailblazers go beyond transforming the PR landscape to inspiring the next generation of communicators. Today, as we mark World International Public Relations (WIPR) Day, we highlight six […]
“Confidence coupled with action are key to unlocking your full potential“ Chansa Arhunmwunde for Career Quick Five
“Confidence coupled with action are key to unlocking your full potential” — Chansa Arhunmwunde for Career Quick Five Chansa Arhunmwunde is a project management professional whose expertise transcends the public and private sectors. She is currently serving as a Delivery Program Manager at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change. Beyond her corporate accomplishments, Chansa […]