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The Mental Load Of Being The ‘Responsible Daughter’: How To Prepare For The Sandwich Years

Most families have a responsible daughter. She’s the one who’s always remembered birthdays, bought thoughtful gifts, organized holiday plans,...

Career Advice

Gen Z Wants To Network, New LinkedIn Data Shows They Just Don’t Know How To Start

The job market right now is a tough one. Companies are hiring more slowly, competition for open roles is...

Career Advice

How To Navigate Career Growth When Your Company Announces Layoffs

Layoffs are an exceedingly common part of the U.S workforce. Research from 2023 found that 40% of Americans have been laid off from a...

By: Giovanna Acosta · 1 week ago

Career

How Aileen Alexander Is Leading The World’s Largest Woman-Founded Executive Search Firm

Aileen Alexander has spent her career moving between worlds where the stakes are high and the margin for error is small. Before leading DSG...

By: Taylor Bushey · 1 week ago

Home Life

The Trad-Wife Trend And Its Impact On Gen Z Women’s Idea Of Motherhood

If you scroll through TikTok or Instagram long enough, you may encounter a particular vision of motherhood: a woman in a flowing dress baking...

By: Caitlin Elizabeth · 2 weeks ago

40+ Women Making Major Career Moves Right Now

It’s been a big stretch for women stepping into new leadership roles, from board seats to C-suite titles across beauty, tech, music, and finance....

By: Kerbi Lynn · 2 weeks ago

Celebrities

Grieving The Ones We Weren’t Supposed To Claim: Hayden & Dolly

This article is a syndicated piece from THE CENTER | FOLD Substack by Kerbi Lynn. Over the years, there have been some tough deaths...

By: THE CENTER | FOLD · 2 weeks ago

Celebrities

Dolly Parton, Country Music Icon, Has Died At 80 Years Old

Dolly Parton, one of the most beloved figures in American music, has died at 80. Her nephew, Bryan Seaver,...

Entrepreneurship

Inside The 5th Annual BOMESI Summit, And Why You’ll Want A Seat At The Table Next Year

Detroit was the home of this year’s 5th Annual BOMESI Summit, and by every account, it delivered. Held at...

The Main Agenda

Why ‘Having It All’ Might Be The Wrong Goal Entirely

At some point, many women have been handed the same unspoken promise: if you work hard enough, stay organized enough, and sacrifice the right...

By: Luisana Rodríguez · 3 weeks ago

The Main Agenda

Why Many Women Struggle To Make And Maintain Adult Friendships

In the last five years, Americans have reported having fewer close friends than previous generations. Survey Center on American Life finds that people talk...

By: IMAN M'FAH TRAORE · 3 weeks ago

The Main Agenda

Tyler Perry Takes The ‘Why Did I Get Married’ Crew To Italy, And Taraji P. Henson Is Joining The Group

The friend group from Tyler Perry’s “Why Did I Get Married?” franchise is getting back together, and this time the reunion comes with a...

By: Kerbi Lynn · 3 weeks ago

"College students at a lively outdoor event, smiling and cheering with pom-poms and team gear, taking selfies and enjoying a festive, energetic atmosphere on campus."

Entertainment

‘A Different World’ Is Back And The Legacy Represents A New Generation

Hillman College is opening its doors again! Netflix has released the first trailer for its “A Different World” sequel series, and the freshman class...

By: Kerbi Lynn · 3 weeks ago

The Main Agenda

Single Moms Are Doing Everything Right And Still Can’t Afford Food, Rent, Or Childcare

97% are struggling with housing. 85% are facing food insecurity. A new survey proves single moms aren’t the problem — America’s crumbling safety net...

By: Thea Taylor-Mogg · 4 weeks ago

The Main Agenda

The First Black Woman To Lead The CDC Will Face An Uphill Battle In Restoring Trust

This story was originally reported by Barbara Rodriguez of The 19th. Meet Barbara and read more of their reporting...

The Main Agenda

Drake Hands Out Six-Figure Cash Prizes And Luxury Cars At His Annual Women’s Event

Drake has a track record of showing up big for the women in his orbit, and this week was...

Videos

‘Everything We Do Is Political’ Inside The Barbados Retreat Where Black Women Talked Money And The Midterms

Every generation of Black women inherits the same math problem: do more with less, and do it quietly. This year the Support Your Girlfriends...

By: Rhonesha Byng · 1 month ago

The Main Agenda

ESSENCE Ventures Takes Minority Stake In REVOLT’s Parent Company, Uniting Two Black Media Giants

ESSENCE Ventures has made a strategic investment in Offscript Worldwide, the parent company of REVOLT, bringing together two of the most influential names in...

By: Kerbi Lynn · 1 month ago

The Main Agenda

No Black Woman Made Forbes’ Highest-Paid Podcasters List: Here’s Why That’s Not About Talent

Recently, Forbes released its 2026 ranking of the highest-paid podcasters, and the number at the top of the list says as much about where...

By: Kerbi Lynn · 1 month ago

Beyoncé

Beyoncé Gains Full Ownership Of Whiskey Brand, SirDavis

Superstar Beyoncé has taken full ownership of SirDavis, the American whiskey she launched alongside Moët Hennessy in 2024. This marks her transition from creative...

By: Kerbi Lynn · 1 month ago