Essence Magazine:
By Jasmine Browley ·Updated May 17, 2022
Following the social justice uprising of summer 2020, many corporations made big promises to support the Black community in righting some of the glaring wrongs imposed on us for years.
Target was among that group. Now, more than two years later, they’re offering insight into their progress.
Target® Corporation recently shared an update how they are tracking against some of the goals they outlined
Essence Magazine:
By Jasmine Browley ·Updated May 14, 2022
Entrepreneurship isn’t just for adults.
The world has opened up to young bosses who aren’t viewing their bottom line as child’s play. With the help of their parents, of course, their smart business ideas have manifested into viable businesses earning millions. According to the Census Bureau, more than 4.4 million new businesses were created in the U.S. during 2020 — the highest total on record.
Essence Magazine:
By Jasmine Browley ·Updated May 14, 2022
Only 2% of US attorneys are Black women.
This sobering stat is one that 2019 Haverford College graduate Talia Scott was displeased with, and what led her to launch Legally BLK Fund, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting aspiring Black women attorneys.
Student loan debt is an incredible hurdle for most students, but for recent law grads, it’s a major crisis. The ABA claims that 90%
Essence Magazine:
By Jasmine Browley ·Updated May 16, 2022
As the old adage says, if you want it done right, do it yourself.
Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka can relate, as its reported that she recently left her sports agency IMG to launch her own sports agency — EVOLVE.
As reported by the Bleacher Report, Osaka and her trusted agent Stuart Duguid is at the helm of EVOLVE.
This news is exciting
Essence Magazine:
By Jasmine Browley ·Updated May 16, 2022
As the old adage says, if you want it done right, do it yourself.
Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka can relate, as its reported that she recently left her sports agency IMG to launch her own sports agency — EVOLVE.
As reported by the Bleacher Report, Osaka and her trusted agent Stuart Duguid is at the helm of EVOLVE.
This news is exciting since it
Essence Magazine:
By Brittney Oliver ·Updated May 16, 2022
We’ve often heard from founders that running a business can be a 24-hour experience. Still, recently, many of us are denouncing hustle culture for a balance of our own. As women who wear multiple hats, how we spend each moment of the day matters.
For Black women, time is precious, but often we forget that the time we spend outside of building our empires is
Essence Magazine:
By Kimberly Wilson ·Updated May 15, 2022
The first expedition of Black mountaineers to attempt to summit Mount Everest is sitting on top of the world — literally.
Seven members of the Full Circle Everest Team successfully summited Mount Everest on Thursday, May 12, including Manoah Ainuu, Eddie Taylor, Rosemary Saal, Demond “Dom” Mullins, Thomas Moore, James “KG” Kagami, and Evan Green.
“I am deeply honored to report that seven members
Essence Magazine:
By Jasmine Browley ·Updated May 14, 2022
Serena Williams knows what it’s like to dominate one sport–now she’s looking to stake her claim in another, but this time as an owner.
Forbes recently reported that the prolific businesswoman has plans to join a U.K. bid to buy Chelsea Football Club. The successful Football Club is currently owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich. Among the group of investors are NASCAR star Lewis Hamilton,
Essence Magazine:
By Kimberly Wilson ·Updated May 14, 2022
Grenada, known as one of the Spice Islands, has always been known for its crystal clear waters, vibrant culture and hospitality. There’s one Black woman however, who wants to add to that narrative.
The island also offers fantastic opportunities for investment, with its unspoiled landscapes — and thanks to the powerhouse that is Kandace Douglas, major players have begun to take notice.
Douglas is a Grenadian-American