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Ana L. Oliveria, President And CEO Of The New York Women’s Foundation, Announces Her Decision To Step Down

On this, the Foundation’s 40th Anniversary, Oliveira leaves a powerful legacy advancing gender, racial, and economic justice. The New York...

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5 Women Who Paved The Way For The Modern Workplace

Here at Her Agenda, we celebrate and support the ambitious woman. But our ambitions wouldn’t be possible without the...

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The Groundbreakers 2026: Nominations Open Now!

For decades, the “power list” has served as the professional world’s most coveted shorthand for success. However, as the global economy undergoes a major...

By: Kerbi Lynn · 5 months ago

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Why We Are Trading Perfectionism For Professional Peace Of Mind

As children, we’re taught early that “practice makes perfect.” Enter the birth of perfectionism. Perfectionism is a never-ending pursuit to appear flawless, always on-target,...

By: Candis McDow-Jn Baptiste · 6 months ago

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The History Of Women Reclaiming Public Spaces For Safety

Every woman has probably at least once thought to herself, “I wonder what it’d be like with no men around?” Because the pay gap,...

By: Marissa Braswell · 6 months ago

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The Enduring Influence Of Historically Black Colleges For Women Leaders

You can’t discuss Black culture without talking about Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The Mecca, Aggies, Spelman, Morehouse, the Rattlers, and more have...

By: Marissa Braswell · 6 months ago

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Why Every Working Woman Should Know The History Of Equal Pay

The gender wage gap has been an issue for female workers for centuries and decades, but the introduction and enforcement of equal pay has...

By: Edikan Umoh · 6 months ago

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How Jesse Jackson Set The Stage For Bernie Sanders And Today’s Progressives

Jesse Jackson’s two campaigns for president, in 1984 and 1988, were unsuccessful but historic. The civil rights activist and organizer,...

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The Evolution Of The Glass Ceiling From 1920 To 2026

Due to bias and unethical hiring practices, women are still struggling to gain and maintain equal rights, pay, opportunities,...

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How To Honor Women’s History Month Without Corporate Performative Activism

Each year since 1995, the president of the United States has issued an official proclamation designating March as Women’s History Month. The celebration began...

By: Giovanna Acosta · 6 months ago

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Monifa Bandele And The High Stakes Of The Maternal Justice Movement

Monifa Bandele grew up in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, with both of her parents being activists. In fact, her mom is a social worker and...

By: Mariah Towles · 6 months ago

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‘He Gave Me My Wings’: Jesse Jackson Opened Doors For Black Women In Politics

Leah Daughtry was 6 years old when she first met the Rev. Jesse Jackson at a boycott of a local grocery store that refused...

By: The 19th · 6 months ago

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4 Ways To Show Yourself Love After Valentine’s Day

Most holidays can be stressful, the prep, the anticipation, and the people. Valentine’s Day is no different, but the imposed altitude of having a...

By: Candis McDow-Jn Baptiste · 6 months ago

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After Years Of Waiting, She Wanted To Start Gender-Affirming Care. Politics Interfered.

Star Gates, a nonbinary transfeminine person in Ohio, realized something important a few months ago: She didn’t want to...

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The University Of Google: How The Internet Turned Everyone Into An ‘Expert’

The information age continuously shows us its pros and cons. Everyone has access to information, which is great for...

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As School Choice Programs Grow, Parents Are Demanding Better Customer Service

As states continue to launch and expand private school choice programs, one of their biggest challenges is building online platforms that meet the overwhelming demand....

By: Her Agenda · 7 months ago

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4 Lessons From The Golden Age Of Black-Owned Businesses

American historian Juliet E. K. Walker is credited with coining the term “The Golden Age of Black-owned businesses” for the period between the 1900’s and 1930’s....

By: Izzy Spears · 7 months ago

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Georgia Fort And Don Lemon Arrested In Connection To Minnesota Protests

The ongoing ICE Out protests have taken a sharp and alarming turn for the media. On the morning of Friday, January 30, 2026, federal...

By: Kerbi Lynn · 7 months ago

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Navigating The Impact Of The National ICE Strike On Workplace Stability

Friday, January 30, 2026, the American professional landscape is not operating as usual. As thousands of students, workers, and business owners participate in the...

By: Kerbi Lynn · 7 months ago

Ana L. Oliveria, President And CEO Of The New York Women’s Foundation, Announces Her Decision To Step Down

5 Women Who Paved The Way For The Modern Workplace

The Groundbreakers 2026: Nominations Open Now!

Why We Are Trading Perfectionism For Professional Peace Of Mind

The History Of Women Reclaiming Public Spaces For Safety

The Enduring Influence Of Historically Black Colleges For Women Leaders

Why Every Working Woman Should Know The History Of Equal Pay

How Jesse Jackson Set The Stage For Bernie Sanders And Today’s Progressives

The Evolution Of The Glass Ceiling From 1920 To 2026

How To Honor Women’s History Month Without Corporate Performative Activism

Monifa Bandele And The High Stakes Of The Maternal Justice Movement

‘He Gave Me My Wings’: Jesse Jackson Opened Doors For Black Women In Politics

4 Ways To Show Yourself Love After Valentine’s Day

A Media Dynasty: The 100 Year Evolution Of Black Media Ownership

After Years Of Waiting, She Wanted To Start Gender-Affirming Care. Politics Interfered.

The University Of Google: How The Internet Turned Everyone Into An ‘Expert’

As School Choice Programs Grow, Parents Are Demanding Better Customer Service

4 Lessons From The Golden Age Of Black-Owned Businesses

Georgia Fort And Don Lemon Arrested In Connection To Minnesota Protests

Navigating The Impact Of The National ICE Strike On Workplace Stability