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The Main Agenda 4 Major Things We Should No Longer Apologize For As Ambitious Women In Leadership It’s Women’s History Month, and I love the deliberate focus on our unique stories, struggles, and triumphs, especially when it comes to work. Oftentimes,... By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 2 years ago
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The Main Agenda Women Creatives And Entertainers Shine As NAACP Image Award Nominees Are Announced Nominations for the 55th NAACP Image Awards were announced Jan. 25, celebrating achievements and performances of people of color in the entertainment industry. In... By: Gillian Smith · 2 years ago
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Health & Wellness These 5 Books Will Inspire You To Get Involved In A Cause You Hold Dear As we plot our courses for 2024, there’s nothing quite like the inspiration that comes from a biography. These tales of change makers, activists,... By: Carena Ennis · 2 years ago
The Main Agenda 9 Books Perfect For Ringing In The New Year Right As a new year approaches, we start to think about resolutions and goals that we would like to accomplish in the upcoming months, filled... By: Luisana Rodríguez · 2 years ago
Workplace Workplace Wellness: 5 Must-Have Items For Your Ultimate Office Self-Care Kit Regardless of your job title, work can be stressful and draining, to say the least. It’s crucial to carve out moments for self-care, especially... By: Carri Helman · 2 years ago
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Health & Wellness 5 Signs It’s Your Sleep Quality, Not Time, That’s The Problem Many people lament the lack of hours in a day to do everything they need to do. However, procrastination and the dreaded afternoon slump... By: Mia Barnes · 2 years ago
Finance 5 Influential Black Women Shaping Financial Literacy And Advocacy Financial literacy is the cornerstone for improving your financial solutions and security. These Black women have dedicated their careers to becoming voices of leadership... By: Sughnen Yongo · 2 years ago
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The Main Agenda 11 Black Shows And Films You Need To Add To Your Watch List This Fall I love a good film or series that highlights all that is complex, amazing, endearing, and entertaining about Black culture, especially when it’s filled... By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 2 years ago
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