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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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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 · 4 weeks ago

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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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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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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 guide to employment legislation which...

By: Your Coffee Break · 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...

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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 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 · 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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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 · 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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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...

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Nourbese Flint On Why Reproductive Justice Is The American Dream

Growing up, Nourbese Flint, president of All* Above All and All* In Action Fund, was exposed to the reproductive...

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What You Need To Know About The Double Tax Black Women And Women Of Color Face

“Womanhood is really expensive. Always ask for more,” wrote Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman on the dedication page of her new book, The Double Tax: How...

By: SaDiedrah Harris · 9 months ago

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How To Reclaim Focus As A Form Of Self-Care

In recent years, there’s been a lot of conversation around how self-care is a way women can recharge. But what if we shifted our...

By: SaDiedrah Harris · 9 months ago

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The Role Of Physical Activity In Women’s Well-Being

There’s no shortcut to physical activity, and no replacement for the benefits it brings. While there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to exercise, women have the...

By: Candis McDow · 11 months ago

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Study: Women CEOs Are Equally, If Not More, Qualified For The Role

Women are continuing to break barriers in the corporate world. A recent study found that women holding Chief Executive Officer (CEO) positions in S&P...

By: Mariah Towles · 12 months ago

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How Janelle Farris Has Quietly, But Powerfully, Reshaped Brooklyn Communities

Janelle Farris is the first African American woman to lead Brooklyn Community Services, a 159-year old organization that provides services and resources such as...

By: Candis McDow · 12 months ago

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Women You Should Know: Bessie Coleman

Nearly 100 years ago, Bessie Coleman, the first African American and first Native American woman to have a pilot’s...

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The Future Of Women-Only Ridesharing

The rise of women-only rideshare services has been inspired by increasing safety concerns, and gender disparities pertaining to driver...

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The Influence Of Women In The Gaming Industry

The gaming industry has historically been male dominated, but it is now being modified by the voices and vision of women who are not...

By: Tyerra Drake · 1 year ago

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Sideya Sherman’s Vision For A More Just New York City

When Sideya Sherman entered city government over a decade ago, her mission was clear: center communities that have historically been left behind. Today, as...

By: Gillian Smith · 1 year ago

Career

How To Overcome Impostor Syndrome

Impostor Syndrome is a constant self-doubt, questioning, fear, and lack of belief in one’s self. If you’ve ever felt inadequate, non-deserving of any accomplishments,...

By: Candis McDow · 1 year ago

Family

Embracing Autism Acceptance Month Through A Lens Of Inclusion And Empowerment

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a prevalent disorder that lasts a lifetime. It primarily focuses on how one communicates and interacts with others. According...

By: Candis McDow · 1 year ago

Business

How Women In Their 30s Are Breaking Barriers And Building On Their Own Terms

Success looks different for everyone, but once you hit 30 as a woman, it can feel as if the heat turns up to 100....

By: Candis McDow · 1 year ago

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Highlights From The Virtual MBA + Master’s Tour Spotlight On Women In Business

The virtual MBA + Master’s Tour Spotlight on Women in Business, held March 19 via Zoom, was packed with...

Workplace

When Did DEI Become A ‘Dirty’ Word? Exploring The Benefits Of Diversity, Equity And Inclusion

In recent months, the internet has been buzzing with chatter about DEI. Major American corporations, such as Meta, Amazon,...

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A Peek Inside Her Agenda: Alencia Johnson

Cultural Strategist, Social Impact Leader, Entrepreneur, and now Author are some of the titles that Alencia Johnson holds. But beneath all these titles, Alencia...

By: SaDiedrah Harris · 1 year ago

Health & Wellness

How To Improve Your Menstrual Health By Managing Stress

Stress management can be hard to maneuver when work demands 40 hours or more, children are involved, bills are due, or life is simply...

By: Candis McDow · 1 year ago

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How Teen Juliette Palacios Turned A STEM Need Into A Non-Profit

Increasing access and interest for girls and women of color is important because gaining a higher representation in the tech industry means that tech...

By: SCORE · 5 years ago

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Women’s Month Wednesday: 3 Record-Breaking Athletes

Iconic women who dominate sports. [...]Read More... from Women’s Month Wednesday: 3 Record-Breaking Athletes

By: Michelle Richardson · 5 years ago

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How To Use Gender Neutral Language And Why It’s Important

So, what is gender-neutral language? According to Oxford Dictionary, “gender neutral (or gender-inclusive) language is language that does not refer specifically to men or...

By: Chelsea Hamlet · 8 years ago

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New Website Launches As Comprehensive Resource For Sexual Harassment Victims In The Workplace

Her Agenda is a digital media platform bridging the gap between ambition and achievement for millennial women. News, content,...

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RECAP: #HerAgendaLive ‘Real Talk About Sexism And Success’

Her Agenda is a digital media platform bridging the gap between ambition and achievement for millennial women. News, content,...

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Members Of #theAgenda Share Thoughts On #BlackWomenAtWork

Her Agenda is a digital media platform bridging the gap between ambition and achievement for millennial women. News, content, and a database of events...

By: Chasity Cooper · 9 years ago

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5 Fearless Women In Comedy You Need To Know

Her Agenda is a digital media platform bridging the gap between ambition and achievement for millennial women. News, content, and a database of events...

By: Julia Train · 9 years ago

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And About Time: Nike Finally Launches ‘Nike Pro Hijab’

Her Agenda is a digital media platform bridging the gap between ambition and achievement for millennial women. News, content, and a database of events...

By: Jashonda Williams · 9 years ago

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Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s Secrets To Breaking Down Barriers For Women

Her Agenda is a digital media platform bridging the gap between ambition and achievement for millennial women. News, content, and a database of events...

By: Women 2.0 · 9 years ago

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Women And People Of Color Overlooked For Critical First Breaks In TV Directing

Her Agenda is a digital media platform bridging the gap between ambition and achievement for millennial women. News, content, and a database of events...

By: Eve Stern · 10 years ago

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Film Academy Takes Small Step Toward Making Oscars Less White

Her Agenda is a digital media platform bridging the gap between ambition and achievement for millennial women. News, content,...

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Link List: Stories Around The Web To Add To Your Reading Agenda

Her Agenda is a digital media platform bridging the gap between ambition and achievement for millennial women. News, content,...

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RECAP: HerAgenda.com International Women’s Day Twitter Chat

Her Agenda is a digital media platform bridging the gap between ambition and achievement for millennial women. News, content, and a database of events...

By: Diasia Robinson · 13 years 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

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

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

How To Navigate The Biological Clock While Building A Big Life

AI Risks Widening Gender Pay Gap, Employers Warned

The Financial Legacy Of Black Women In The Early Insurance Industry

5 Women Who Paved The Way For The Modern Workplace

The History Of Women Reclaiming Public Spaces For Safety

The Evolution Of The Glass Ceiling From 1920 To 2026

4 Ways To Show Yourself Love After Valentine’s Day

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

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

The Most Popular Christmas Gifts Women Are Actually Buying This Year

Nourbese Flint On Why Reproductive Justice Is The American Dream

What You Need To Know About The Double Tax Black Women And Women Of Color Face

How To Reclaim Focus As A Form Of Self-Care

The Role Of Physical Activity In Women’s Well-Being

Study: Women CEOs Are Equally, If Not More, Qualified For The Role

How Janelle Farris Has Quietly, But Powerfully, Reshaped Brooklyn Communities

Women You Should Know: Bessie Coleman

The Future Of Women-Only Ridesharing

The Influence Of Women In The Gaming Industry

Sideya Sherman’s Vision For A More Just New York City

How To Overcome Impostor Syndrome

Embracing Autism Acceptance Month Through A Lens Of Inclusion And Empowerment

How Women In Their 30s Are Breaking Barriers And Building On Their Own Terms

Highlights From The Virtual MBA + Master’s Tour Spotlight On Women In Business

When Did DEI Become A ‘Dirty’ Word? Exploring The Benefits Of Diversity, Equity And Inclusion

A Peek Inside Her Agenda: Alencia Johnson

How To Improve Your Menstrual Health By Managing Stress

How Teen Juliette Palacios Turned A STEM Need Into A Non-Profit

Women’s Month Wednesday: 3 Record-Breaking Athletes

How To Use Gender Neutral Language And Why It’s Important

New Website Launches As Comprehensive Resource For Sexual Harassment Victims In The Workplace

RECAP: #HerAgendaLive ‘Real Talk About Sexism And Success’

Members Of #theAgenda Share Thoughts On #BlackWomenAtWork

5 Fearless Women In Comedy You Need To Know

And About Time: Nike Finally Launches ‘Nike Pro Hijab’

Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s Secrets To Breaking Down Barriers For Women

Women And People Of Color Overlooked For Critical First Breaks In TV Directing

Film Academy Takes Small Step Toward Making Oscars Less White

Link List: Stories Around The Web To Add To Your Reading Agenda

RECAP: HerAgenda.com International Women’s Day Twitter Chat