Jemele Hill has become an outspoken advocate for black women—and she’s definitely unbothered about what you think of her. A “disrupter” is what she calls herself, and it’s a fitting—and well-earned—description. Jemele Hill is a voice of logic whenever those

A look at 12 powerful, inspiring women who are shaking up the business world in everything from technology to spirits. We know that being a black woman in America is not for the weary. Success for black women comes with

For this rising reporter, confidence has been the key to opening doors and realizing her dreams. An unshakable belief in yourself can take you through doors your talents alone can’t, and understanding this is a huge part of consciously manifesting

Meet the trailblazing black woman saving Baltimore one dirt bike at a time. Shared summer traditions in inner cities across the country can awaken the best childhood memories—neighborhood cookouts, ice cream truck music echoing through the streets and children playing

Walk This Way Criminal justice activist Marcus Bullock shares his journey from incarceration to tech entrepreneur. He’s responsible for the success of the nearly 700,000 individuals in America released from prison yearly. “I’m a former inmate who became a tech

“It was a surreal moment, joyous, especially when I learned of the two people who received the award a year and two prior. It was a proud moment,” says Rodney Reid, founder and executive producer at The Visionary Group, a

The Atlanta University Center continues to serve as an incubator for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Ever heard the phrase “There’s strength in numbers”? Of course you have, and whether it was delivered in exactly those words or

Kimberly K. Wilson’s extraordinary professional journey as a 16-year media veteran and her ascension to Vice President, Affiliate Marketing for Disney & ESPN Media Networks is an inspirational testimony. A native of Chicago, Illinois, her entrepreneurial parents embraced community and

Dr. Heavenly Kimes, star of Bravo’s Married to Medicine, is a woman with a lot on her plate. In between her roles as a dentist, author, relationship expert and entrepreneur, Kimes still manages mommy and wifey duties. We were curious to see how

In recognition of Mental Illness Awareness Week (#MIAW October 2nd -8th 2016) Author Yassin Hall brings her mission of replacing stigma with education and healing to the forefront. She is a Mental Health Advocate, Educator, Motivational Speaker and Amazon Best