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Black Women In Mississippi Name Economic Strain, Public System Failures, And A Vision for Wholeness

PRESS RELEASE — The Highland Project, in partnership with Brilliant Corners Research & Strategies and Springboard to Opportunities, today...

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Symone Sanders-Townsend And The Blueprint For Ambitious Black Women In Media And Politics

Symone Sanders-Townsend has spent her entire career shattering conventional boundaries, and her latest primetime platform is proof that she...

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The Word ‘Black’ Has Disappeared From A Set Of Bills Aimed At Addressing Black Maternal Health

The word “Black” has been almost completely removed from a package of bills that have long been viewed as Congress’ main legislative vehicle to...

By: The 19th · 2 weeks ago

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4 Ways To Bring Awareness For Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health Awareness Month began in 1949 by Mental Health America, also known as the National Association for Mental Health, with its primary goal to educate...

By: Candis McDow · 2 weeks ago

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How The L.O.V.E. Mentoring Program Is Building The Next Generation Of Confident Women Leaders

The world has changed quite a bit since Dr. Claudia Espinosa arrived in the United States as a young woman in 2000. “There’s more...

By: Giovanna Acosta · 3 weeks ago

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Motown’s Black Women Songwriters And Producers Were The Invisible Architects Behind The Pop Music Juggernaut

During the 1960s, in a country divided by racial strife, the music of Berry Gordy Jr.’s Motown Records helped bring people together. Motown was...

By: The Conversation · 3 weeks ago

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How Mimi Brown Brings Hard News To The Breakfast Club And Owns Her Ambitious Era

From the high-stakes politics of Capitol Hill to the glitzy red carpets of Hollywood, Mimi Brown has navigated every...

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Book Bans And Culture Wars Came For Libraries. They’re Still Standing Strong.

Sarah DeMaria still remembers how close she came to resigning from her role as a school librarian. It was...

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Why Black Women Are Leaving Corporate America To Launch Their Own Businesses

Black women are leaving careers in corporate America to launch their own businesses. While on the surface, it may seem that Black women are...

By: Izzy Spears · 1 month ago

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4 Invisible Women Of The Disability Rights Movement We Should All Know

Human rights must include disability rights, and disability rights must include racial and women’s rights. According to the CDC, “Over one in four adults...

By: Chazley Williams · 1 month ago

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The Global Impact Of The Women Leading The Climate Change Fight

There is a fight against climate change, and women are leading the charge. Would you be surprised to know that every year, the world...

By: Izzy Spears · 2 months ago

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How To Navigate The Biological Clock While Building A Big Life

When it comes to being an ambitious and professional woman, building a big life is possible, but it also comes with sacrifices. Working towards...

By: Candis McDow · 2 months ago

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Why More Women Are Delaying Motherhood To Establish Their Careers

Millennial women are defining their own paths, both professionally and personally. Instead of choosing traditional routes of marriage and motherhood, millennials are choosing careers...

By: Candis McDow · 2 months ago

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AI Risks Widening Gender Pay Gap, Employers Warned

Artificial intelligence could undermine progress to closing the UK’s gender pay gap, according to the authors of a new...

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Microschools Are Seeing An Enrollment Surge This Year

Kara Fox did not want to wait. A mom of two, she was frustrated by the fall semester at...

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A Deep Dive Into The Women Running For Local Office In 2026

According to Politico, a new wave of women candidates is reshaping the landscape of local politics across the United States, many of whom are...

By: Taylor Bushey · 2 months ago

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The Financial Legacy Of Black Women In The Early Insurance Industry

Oftentimes, Black women are not given proper credit for paving the way and breaking down barriers. The contributions of Black women in arenas such...

By: Izzy Spears · 2 months ago

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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 Women’s Foundation honors President and CEO Ana...

By: Kerbi Lynn · 2 months ago

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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 incredible women who have come...

By: Marissa Braswell · 2 months 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 · 2 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...

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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...

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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 · 3 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 · 3 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, who died on Feb. 17, 2026, helped...

By: The Conversation · 3 months ago

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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, and status. These iniquities don’t...

By: Izzy Spears · 3 months 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 · 3 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...

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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...

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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 · 3 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 waste time pretending to be...

By: The 19th · 4 months ago

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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 curiosity and thirst for knowledge....

By: Kerbi Lynn · 4 months ago

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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 · 4 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...

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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...

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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 · 4 months ago

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It Just Got Harder For LGBTQ+ People To Address Harassment At Work

A transgender worker is repeatedly and intentionally misgendered by their coworker. A workplace bars an employee from using facilities that match their gender identity....

By: The 19th · 4 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 · 4 months ago

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Fresh Study Methods For Working Adults With Busy Schedules

Balancing full-time work with academic study places real pressure on time, focus, and energy. Many adults return to education with clear goals but limited...

By: Your Coffee Break · 4 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 · 5 months ago

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Memorializing More Than A Midwife: Dr. Janell Green Smith, Gone Too Soon After Childbirth Complications

Dr. Janell Green Smith may have been known to many as a certified midwife at Prisma Health Greenville Midwifery...

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4 Benefits Of Unplugging From Social Media In The New Year

Every now and then, taking a break and unplugging from social media can be beneficial in many ways. You...

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How To Create The Perfect 2026 Bucket List

Bucket lists are fun to create simply because they’re a list of places, things, goals, and dreams we’d like to experience. The cool thing...

By: Candis McDow · 5 months ago

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How Women Are Using Tech to Win Last-Minute Holiday Shopping

Last-minute shopping is no longer a hassle thanks to technology. Working women that have to balance work, family, and inevitable end-of-year demands can confidently...

By: Candis McDow · 6 months ago

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The Most Popular Christmas Gifts Women Are Actually Buying This Year

If you’re looking for Christmas gift inspiration you’ve come to the right place. There are so many avenues to look at when it comes...

By: Candis McDow · 6 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 · 6 months ago

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What Teen Vogue’s Farewell Means For The Future Of Journalism

Conde Nast’s recent decision to fold Teen Vogue into Vogue marks a significant turning point in the media world, prompting broader discussion on the...

By: Varsha Pai · 7 months ago

Black Women In Mississippi Name Economic Strain, Public System Failures, And A Vision for Wholeness

Symone Sanders-Townsend And The Blueprint For Ambitious Black Women In Media And Politics

The Word ‘Black’ Has Disappeared From A Set Of Bills Aimed At Addressing Black Maternal Health

4 Ways To Bring Awareness For Mental Health Awareness Month

How The L.O.V.E. Mentoring Program Is Building The Next Generation Of Confident Women Leaders

Women Lead As Health And Wellness Influencers. Why Do So Many Men Have More Followers?

Motown’s Black Women Songwriters And Producers Were The Invisible Architects Behind The Pop Music Juggernaut

How Mimi Brown Brings Hard News To The Breakfast Club And Owns Her Ambitious Era

Book Bans And Culture Wars Came For Libraries. They’re Still Standing Strong.

Why Black Women Are Leaving Corporate America To Launch Their Own Businesses

4 Invisible Women Of The Disability Rights Movement We Should All Know

The Global Impact Of The Women Leading The Climate Change Fight

How To Navigate The Biological Clock While Building A Big Life

Why More Women Are Delaying Motherhood To Establish Their Careers

AI Risks Widening Gender Pay Gap, Employers Warned

Microschools Are Seeing An Enrollment Surge This Year

A Deep Dive Into The Women Running For Local Office In 2026

The Financial Legacy Of Black Women In The Early Insurance Industry

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

It Just Got Harder For LGBTQ+ People To Address Harassment At Work

America’s Teachers Are Being Priced Out Of Their Communities—These Cities Are Building Subsidized Housing To Lure Them Back

Fresh Study Methods For Working Adults With Busy Schedules

Black Women In The Workforce Are The Economic Warning Sign We Cannot Ignore

Memorializing More Than A Midwife: Dr. Janell Green Smith, Gone Too Soon After Childbirth Complications

4 Benefits Of Unplugging From Social Media In The New Year

How To Create The Perfect 2026 Bucket List

How Women Are Using Tech to Win Last-Minute Holiday Shopping

The Most Popular Christmas Gifts Women Are Actually Buying This Year

Meet The Women Behind Michelle Obama’s Most Iconic Hairstyles

What Teen Vogue’s Farewell Means For The Future Of Journalism