Bareerah Zafar
Bareerah Zafar is a journalist based in Southern California. On top of her freelance reporting, she works as a beauty editor for Parachute Media. Zafar dedicates her career to empowering underrepresented communities through storytelling.
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5 National Parks You Need To Add To Your Summer Bucket List
National parks are preserved and protected pieces of our country that help ground us in the beauty of our world. Here are five that are must-visits for the summer.

5 Things To Know About Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, Biden's Supreme Court Pick
If confirmed, Judge Ketanji Brown will make history as the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court. Let's get to know five facts about her career and life.

Big Sister Little Sister Receives Racial Equity Grant From Chronus To Support Programs
Mentoring software company Chronus recently awarded an $87,500 Mentoring for Racial Equity grant to Big Sister Little Sister (BSLS), a nonprofit that provides mentoring programs for young women of color across nationwide communities, campuses and workplaces.

7 Tips To Help Make Your Coworkers Feel Welcome And Included
Company leaders set the tone for inclusion and safety in the workplace, and workers can also do their part. Here are 7 ways you can help create a safe space for your coworkers.

Taraji P. Henson Partners With Kate Spade To Advocate For Women's Mental Health
Actress Taraji P. Henson and other global leaders have partnered with Kate Spade to rally for women's health via the Social Impact Council.

7 Habits To Help You Optimize Your Reading Experience
Books provide a warm and welcome escape from our troubles in the real world, but they also offer endless wisdom and knowledge. Here are seven habits to help make your reading experience much more enjoyable.

16 Valuable Lessons From Accomplished Women To Take Into 2022
2021 was historic and exhausting, and I think we are all ready to move into the future.

(Watch) From Dream To Reality: A New Homeowner’s Journey
In Southwest Philadelphia, Sheena Crenshaw grew up in a home with a large, loving extended family. But when the family suffered from a foreclosure, Sheena became determined to find a home she could call her own.

12 Products That Make The Perfect Holiday Gifts For Your Loved Ones
It’s the season of brown paper packages tied up with string – time to buy your loved ones all of their favorite things!

[VIDEO] Power, Legacy And Security: Achieving Homeownership For Millennial Women, Property And Power Virtual Panel Recap
The process of becoming a homeowner can be as intimidating as it is exciting, but that doesn’t mean homeownership is impossible or unattainable.

A Peek Inside Her Agenda: Dr. Thomishia Booker
Dr. Thomishia Booker noticed the lack of Black boys represented in children’s books and took matters into her own hands. She launched Hey Carter! Books in October 2016, while pregnant with a baby boy, and published her first book, “My … Read More

3 Valuable Business Practices That Don’t Rely On Social Media
What happens when social media crashes and you can’t reach your audience? Here are 3 business practices you can use to communicate with your clients.

5 Steps To Accomplish Your Q4 Goals And Finish 2021 Strong
It is important to take a step back and reset so that you are prepared to conquer your goals in Q4.

A Peek Inside Her Agenda: Danika Berry
A moment of despair turned to determination for Destiny’s Child’s former employee, Danika Berry. The 46-year-old turned the pain from her recent divorce into purpose in hopes of helping women feel beautiful inside and out. With her beauty company, Glam … Read More

Meet Tiffany Johnson, The Woman Behind Amazon’s Black Business Accelerator
Tiffany Johnson is the woman behind the Black Business Accelerator, Amazon’s $150 million pledge to help grow Black-owned businesses.

Tamyra Mensah-Stock Becomes The First Black Woman To Win A Wrestling Gold Medal
On Tuesday Aug. 3, Tamyra Mensah-Stock of the United States became the first Black woman to win Olympic gold in wrestling.

Simone Biles Withdraws From Tokyo Olympic Finals To Focus On Mental Health
Simone Biles pulled out of the Women’s Gymnastics finals this week at the Tokyo Olympics to focus on her mental health.

A Peek Inside Her Agenda: Melissa Butler
With just a coffee grinder and the space in her kitchen, Melissa Butler created The Lip Bar and set out to challenge traditional beauty standards in the cosmetics industry. Now, nine years later, her products can be found nationwide in … Read More

Naomi Osaka Reflects On Her Mental Health Break, Shares Lessons Learned
Naomi Osaka said that the world of sports needs to treat athletes like humans and allow them leeway to take care of their mental health.

Women And Latinx Founders Become Majority Business Owners In The U.S, White Men New Minority
The number of women-owned businesses grew rapidly for decades as more women entered the workforce.

Our Take On ‘Hot Girl Summer’ For The Ambitious, Career-Driven Woman
'Hot Girl Summer' is in full swing and some women are celebrating by making career moves, big and small! Here is what 'Hot Girl Summer' looks like for the ambitious woman.

5 Places To Look For Inspiration When You Don’t Have Any
Inspiration can come from anywhere if one is keen enough to look for it. Here are five places you can look to for inspiration.

From Prioritizing Mental Health To Snagging Major Brand Deals, Here Are 3 Lessons We Can Learn From Naomi Osaka
Naomi Osaka, the world’s highest-paid female athlete, withdrew from the French Open last week due to concerns for her mental health.

Meet Yale’s First Muslim-American Student Body President
Yale students elected Bayan Galal as the univeristy's first Muslim-American student body president in 319 years.

5 Crucial Career Gems From Peloton CMO Dara Treseder
Starting a new job or switching to a new career is an exciting, but nerve wracking move. Peloton’s CMO has some invaluable career advice.

Indian-American Women Founders And CEOs Share Thoughts On India’s COVID-19 Crisis
While Americans prepare to reopen the country, Indian American founders and CEOs express concerns about overseas family and employees.

The Best Digital Tools To Stay Organized In Q2
Her Agenda is a digital media platform bridging the gap between ambition and achievement for millennial women. News, content, and a database of events and resources to help you get started or get to the next level of your career.

A Peek Inside Her Agenda: Karen Boykin-Towns
Karen Boykin-Towns was on an Amtrak to Albany, N.Y. one Sunday night when she received a phone call from Leon Russell, the Chairman of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). He wanted to nominate her for … Read More

Switzerland To Implement Ban On Face Coverings, Targeting Muslim Women
Swiss voters approved a referendum on Sunday March 7, 2021 to ban face coverings including niqabs and burqas in all public places.

3 Young Authors Give Advice On Navigating The Publishing Space
Three young authors who are in their debut year share tips on how to navigate the publishing world.

Study Shows WNBA Leads In Diverse Hiring For 16th Consecutive Year
Her Agenda is a digital media platform bridging the gap between ambition and achievement for millennial women. News, content, and a database of events and resources to help you get started or get to the next level of your career.

Using TikTok To Elevate Your Small Business And Reach New Audiences
Besides being a place for memes, dances and challenges, Tiktok is used as a marketing platform for multi-million dollar companies.

Addressing National Civil Unrest In The Workplace
Ongoing civil unrest coupled with the stress of a global pandemic challenges workplace leaders to strengthen company communication.

Muslims And Allies Celebrate The 9th Annual World Hijab Day
World Hijab Day aims to fight bigotry, discrimination and prejudice against Muslim women. Each year the World Hijab Day Organization invites people from all faiths and backgrounds to wear the hijab for one day in solidarity with Muslim women worldwide.

Making Long-Distance Relationships Work Through The Pandemic
These four couples used unique routines and rituals to stay connected despite the lack of physical meet-ups.