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Category: Featured Stories

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Amber Jones Didn’t Come To Reality TV To Play A Character

OWN’s Belle Collective reality TV franchise has made its way to a new city, Birmingham, Alabama. As a native...

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How Kerry Washington Turned Acting Credits Into Production Power

Kerry Washington, a renowned American actress and producer, is recognized for her excellent performances in multiple television shows and...

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Niamba Ra, Her Musical Journey From The Book Of Mormon To Her Debut Album ‘Stellar Nebula’

An accomplished Broadway actress and singer-songwriter, Keziah “Niambi Ra” John-Paul, has charted a fairly impressive career over the past decade. Born and raised in...

By: Edikan Umoh · 1 week ago
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Amy DuBois Barnett On Manifesting Big Goals And Achieving Them

Amy DuBois Barnett has spent nearly 30 years deciding whose stories get told. As the editors-in-chief of Honey, Teen People, and Ebony, Amy led...

By: Kerbi Lynn · 1 week ago
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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 · 3 weeks ago
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The History And Global Significance Of World Bipolar Day 

World Bipolar Day derives from the mental illness bipolar disorder, which is a chronic mental health condition that involves a series of mood swings...

By: Candis McDow · 3 weeks ago
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Shop Smarter This Spring: 5 Amazon Picks For The Ambitious Woman

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale returns March 25 through March 31, bringing seven days of major discounts across fashion, beauty, home, tech, and everyday essentials....

By: Yasmine Daas · 4 weeks ago
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The Future Of Maternal Justice Is Being Written By These 6 Leaders

According to the National Institute for Health Care Management, NIHCM, the United States has the highest maternal mortality rate among...

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How The Madam CJ Walker Business Model Applies To The Digital Age

For lack of more prestigious words, Madam CJ Walker should be known as the Queen of self-promotion. Born as...

Entertainment

‘Showtime At The Apollo’ Co-Host, KiKi Shepard, Dead At 74

As reported by several outlets, KiKi Shepard has died. She was 74. KiKi was best known as the co-host of “Showtime at the Apollo”...

By: Kerbi Lynn · 1 month ago
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She-Built This City: The Northeast Edition

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Her Agenda is proud to present She-Built This City: Northeast Edition! This curated directory honors formidable founders who...

By: Kerbi Lynn · 1 month ago
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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 · 1 month ago
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Putting The Convenient In Luxury: Dr. Arleen K. Lamba And Glo30’s Subscription Spa

When speaking with Dr. Arleen K. Lamba, it becomes immediately apparent that her transition from her career as a physician and anesthesiologist to skincare...

By: Varsha Pai · 1 month ago
Sports

Elana Meyers Taylor Wins Gold: A Look At Her 2026 Winter Olympics Win

Stubborn. That is the trait that bobsled Olympian Elana Meyers Taylor attributes to her first gold medal win at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games...

By: Truth Headlam · 2 months ago
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Anifa Mvuemba Announces Hanifa Pauses Production Indefinitely

Anifa Mvuemba, the celebrated founder behind the Black-owned fashion label Hanifa, has announced that she is halting production indefinitely....

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5 Historical Black Professional Societies You Should Know In 2026

Professional societies geared towards the black community are vital pillars of economic mobility, leadership development, and industry upskilling. Before...

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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 · 2 months ago
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Your Degrees Were Meant To Be Keys But Now They Feel Like Anchors

We were raised on a syllabus that promised a linear ascent. If you get the degree, secure the certification, and put in the hours,...

By: Kerbi Lynn · 2 months ago
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How Black STEM Pioneers From 1926 Built The Foundation For 2026 AI

Artificial Intelligence has sprung up rather exponentially in the past few years, and this is especially possible because of the previous innovations and achievements...

By: Edikan Umoh · 2 months ago
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A Media Dynasty: The 100 Year Evolution Of Black Media Ownership

Black media has come a long way since Freedom’s Journal’s 1827 debut. Founded by Samuel Cornish and John Russwurm, a four-page, four-column standard-sized weekly...

By: Izzy Spears · 2 months ago
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MEFeater Hosts 5th Annual Galentine’s NYFW Show Featuring Caribbean Designers And Cyn Santana

On February 13, 2026, MEFeater Magazine returned to New York Fashion Week with its now-annual Galentine’s runway show. A high-energy celebration of women designers,...

By: Yasmine Daas · 2 months ago
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Keanna Sanders Turns Her Lifelong Dream Into Sanbridge Early Learning Center, A Childcare Empire For Working Moms

Keanna Sanders has always had a passion for childcare. Inspired by her grandmother, Keanna has begun to build an...

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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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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 · 2 months ago
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How To Build A Non-Linear Career Path Without Losing Momentum

For a select few, a successful career follows a straight path. You start at the bottom in an entry-level role and steadily and progressively...

By: Giovanna Acosta · 2 months ago
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What Kelly Rowland’s Role In ‘Relationship Goals’ Says About Career Timing

At first glance, Amazon Prime’s “Relationship Goals” starring Kelly Rowland and Clifford “Method Man” Smith, seems like a romance film based on the storyline...

By: Tyerra Drake · 2 months ago
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How To Navigate The Rise Of Agentic AI In Your Daily Workflow

As if the rise of AI wasn’t enough, the plot thickens. There are layers to AI, and the expansions can affect the need for...

By: Candis McDow · 3 months ago
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Top Grants And Innovation Funds For Women In STEM And Tech

As we begin the new year, it’s a good time to align our refreshed energy towards funding our goals. According to AIPRM’s statistics compilation,...

By: Edikan Umoh · 3 months ago
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Top 5 Women Founders Navigating The 2026 Venture Capital Landscape

While women in venture capital may be as rare as unicorn startups, they’re equally magical in their impact. According...

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How Women Can Reduce Their Mental Load And Decision Fatigue In Everyday Life

Decision fatigue can be crippling and pose as a major roadblock in day-to-day activities. In an article by Health Line,...

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The Micro-Retirement Blueprint: How To Take Career Sabbaticals Now

Traditional sabbaticals, such as structured pauses often supported by employers, have long existed in academia but are less common in corporate and consulting careers....

By: Luisana Rodríguez · 3 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 · 3 months ago
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America’s Teachers Are Being Priced Out Of Their Communities—These Cities Are Building Subsidized Housing To Lure Them Back

For much of the 20th century, teaching was a stable, middle-class job in the U.S. Now it’s becoming a lot harder to survive on...

By: The Conversation · 3 months ago
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Volume III: The Breakthrough Grant Returns With $5,000 For Women Entrepreneurs

Building on the incredible momentum of our previous cycles, The Breakthrough Grant is back for Volume III! As Her Agenda celebrates another year of...

By: Her Agenda · 3 months ago
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Black Women In The Workforce Are The Economic Warning Sign We Cannot Ignore

The Her Agenda Forecast Today’s Data. Tomorrow’s Agenda. The Black woman: Everyone’s trusted work friend. The most educated demographic. The “backbone of the economy.”...

By: Kerbi Lynn · 3 months ago
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How To Rebound Financially When You’ve Literally Lost Everything

For many women, the chain reaction of mass layoffs, high healthcare costs, and political conflict has become an all-too-common...

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How To Master The 30-Day Performance Review As A New Hire

The first 30 days in a new role are critical. Employers use this period to evaluate how well a...

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Why Strength And Mobility Are Replacing Weight Loss As The Top Health Priorities For 2026

Training these two underutilized pillars is the key to aging well and independently. [...]Read More... from Why Strength And...

By: Kelsey Kryger · 3 months ago
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How To Make 2026 Your Skills-Based Glow-Up Year 

We often hear about physical glow-ups in the new year, but if you’re an ambitious woman planning to take your career to the next...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 3 months ago
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How To Document Your Wins All Year Round

In fast-paced professional environments, it can be easy to accomplish meaningful work without pausing to acknowledge it. For many women, particularly those navigating high...

By: Taylor Bushey · 3 months ago
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How To Approach Nutrition Mindfully In The New Year Without Extreme Diets

Nutrition is simple, but we often overcomplicate it. Between studies that champion vastly different diets and an endless stream of conflicting advice from online...

By: Kelsey Kryger · 4 months ago
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Why Every High-Achieving Woman Should Prioritize Creative Hobbies

If you’re looking to try a new hobby in 2026, don’t hesitate. The importance of creative hobbies for professional women is sometimes overlooked, but...

By: Mariah Towles · 4 months ago
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How To Conduct A Personal Audit Of Your Subscription Spending

Subscription services such as Spotify, Netflix, and Hulu are more common than ever. 45% of people canceled a streaming...

Featured Stories

How Peer Mentorship Circles Can Strengthen Support Networks

Traditional mentorship looks like asking for guidance to better yourself from someone who is usually older and more established,...

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How TikTok Lite Helps Women Reclaim Time, Space, And Joy On Their Phones

Cellphones have now become a lifeline in today’s society. It holds our schedules, connections, our creativity, our inspiration, and much more. Women are dominating...

By: Tyerra Drake · 4 months ago
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Meet The Winner Of Her Agenda’s Inaugural Breakthrough Grant

Building the business that aligns with your passion and purpose is a nonlinear path that every entrepreneur knows, a cycle of setbacks that inject...

By: Dominique Johnson-Lindsay · 5 months ago
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Meet The Women Behind Michelle Obama’s Most Iconic Hairstyles

As Michelle Obama opens up about her evolution of style and self-expression in her forthcoming book, “The Look,” she invites readers behind the scenes...

By: Candis McDow · 5 months ago
Entrepreneurship

How One Jamaican Farmer Is Reclaiming Her Land After Hurricane Melissa

When Category 5 Hurricane Melissa swept through Jamaica this fall, it left devastating destruction in its wake — including the nearly 300-acre Nature’s Way...

By: Candis McDow · 5 months ago
Career

Why Rage Applying Feels Good, But Rarely Gets You The Job You Want

More and more people are showing how they feel when work gets on their nerves. Many send out a flurry of job applications to...

By: Mia Barnes · 5 months ago

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