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This Day in History: March 6th
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Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao, diplomat, medical doctor and educator, attended Harlem's National Black Theater recently, where she pulled no punches during her address. "We need to...Ghana Inks Trade Partnership Agreement with UK
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The South African city of Port Elizabeth has been officially renamed Gqeberha. Gqeberha is a Xhosa word for the Baakens River, which flows through the...Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Begins Historic Role as WTO Director-General
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has officially commenced her role as The World Trade Organization's (WTO) director-general. Dr. Okojo-Iweala's appointment makes history as she is the first...
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Candace Parker Schools Shaq on Modern Basketball
WNBA star Candace Parker went viral after she schooled NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal during their analysis of Tuesday's game between the Denver Nuggets and...Proud Boys Threaten to Protest Colin Kapernick Series
The far-right terrorist group, Proud Boys, is threatening to boycott an upcoming series about NFL star and activist Colin Kaepernick. Obviously, since Trump has left...NBA’s Chris Paul: ‘HBCUs Are Important To Our History’
NBA star Chris Paul is doing his part to ensure that the next generation of Black students understands the importance of Historically Black Colleges...Dianne Durham, First Black USA Gymnastics National Champion, Dies at 52
Dianne Durham, the first Black woman to win a United States Gymnastics national championship in 1983, died on Thursday. She was 52. Her husband, Tom Drahozal,...MLB Recruits Ken Griffey Jr. as Senior Adviser to Commissioner Rob Manfred
Ken Griffey Jr. has joined MLB as a special adviser to commissioner Rob Manfred, the league announced on Friday. Griffey will use his expertise to...- Sports
Candace Parker Schools Shaq on Modern Basketball
WNBA star Candace Parker went viral after she schooled NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal during their analysis of Tuesday's game between the Denver Nuggets and...Proud Boys Threaten to Protest Colin Kapernick Series
The far-right terrorist group, Proud Boys, is threatening to boycott an upcoming series about NFL star and activist Colin Kaepernick. Obviously, since Trump has left...NBA’s Chris Paul: ‘HBCUs Are Important To Our History’
NBA star Chris Paul is doing his part to ensure that the next generation of Black students understands the importance of Historically Black Colleges...Dianne Durham, First Black USA Gymnastics National Champion, Dies at 52
Dianne Durham, the first Black woman to win a United States Gymnastics national championship in 1983, died on Thursday. She was 52. Her husband, Tom Drahozal,...MLB Recruits Ken Griffey Jr. as Senior Adviser to Commissioner Rob Manfred
Ken Griffey Jr. has joined MLB as a special adviser to commissioner Rob Manfred, the league announced on Friday. Griffey will use his expertise to...
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Is Bread the Staff of Life?
Since going vegan in 1989, the only food I’ve longed for is bread. I remember going on a trip to Montreal when I was...Is Soul Good Good for the Soul?
Whenever I go to family gatherings, some inquisitive (mostly sarcastic) elder always asks, "But don't you miss bacon and eggs? Fried chicken?" Everyone looks...Veggies Are High in Protein!
Being a staunch vegan advocate for the last 30+ years, I’ve had thousands of people asking me, “Where do you get your protein from?” I’m...SA Left Reeling as AstraZeneca Jab May Only Have 10% Efficacy Against Variant
South Africa is returning to the drawing board in its bid to fight Covid-19 after they suspended vaccinations using the Oxford/AstraZeneca following the news...Stay Motivated Beyond the New Year
January is usually the biggest month of the year in the fitness industry. Patrons flood in to start the new year off on the...
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Dr. Cecilia Rouse Confirmed as the Chair of White House Economic Council
The Senate confirmed Cecilia Rouse to become chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers. Dr. Rouse makes history as the first Black person...Net Worth Update: January 2021
There is Hard Work Ahead For Us All! Welcome to the first net worth update of the new year. And if January is any indication,...Net Worth Update Dec. 2020 and Year-End Review
What I learned this year is that it’s almost impossible to prepare for disaster after it strikes. I also learned how living with the goal...Bridging the Funding Gap for Black Women Business Owners
Black women are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the country, yet many are facing challenges in raising funds for their startups. From 2014 to...Net Worth Update: October 2020
I watched the market crash and boom all within in a two-week period this month. I bought the dip and I was rewarded within...- Copper2Cotton
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Bernadette Pleasant Launches Online Program to Unlearn Racism
To kick off Black History Month, The Emotional Institute® has announced the launch of 400 Years, a 4-month online program to unlearn racism through...More Than Money: A Million Dollars Lost Forever
Did you know that the average Black woman will lose over a million dollars in earnings over the course of her career because of...More Than Money: 7 Ways to Slow Down When The Clock is Ticking
Are you feeling like time is never on your side? In this episode, Jacquette shares 7 ways to slow down and get the things...More Than Money: Is Not Being Good at Something a Blessing?
Can intentionally doing things that you're not good at move you into a space of exponential growth? The answer is yes! In this week's...Asking and Accepting Help
Are you as good at asking for help as you think? In this episode of "More Than Money", Jacquette Timmons breaks down how asking...
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This Day in History: March 6th
At midnight on March 6, 1957, President Kwame Nkrumah declared Ghana autonomous, independent of British rule. The country would also have a new flag,...Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao: ‘We Need to Decolonize the Black Mind’
Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao, diplomat, medical doctor and educator, attended Harlem's National Black Theater recently, where she pulled no punches during her address. "We need to...Ghana Inks Trade Partnership Agreement with UK
Ghana has signed a trade agreement with the United Kingdom reported to be worth $1.6 billion. The deal is one of the latest agreements since...South African’s Port Elizabeth Renamed Gqeberha
The South African city of Port Elizabeth has been officially renamed Gqeberha. Gqeberha is a Xhosa word for the Baakens River, which flows through the...Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Begins Historic Role as WTO Director-General
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has officially commenced her role as The World Trade Organization's (WTO) director-general. Dr. Okojo-Iweala's appointment makes history as she is the first...
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Candace Parker Schools Shaq on Modern Basketball
WNBA star Candace Parker went viral after she schooled NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal during their analysis of Tuesday's game between the Denver Nuggets and...Proud Boys Threaten to Protest Colin Kapernick Series
The far-right terrorist group, Proud Boys, is threatening to boycott an upcoming series about NFL star and activist Colin Kaepernick. Obviously, since Trump has left...NBA’s Chris Paul: ‘HBCUs Are Important To Our History’
NBA star Chris Paul is doing his part to ensure that the next generation of Black students understands the importance of Historically Black Colleges...Dianne Durham, First Black USA Gymnastics National Champion, Dies at 52
Dianne Durham, the first Black woman to win a United States Gymnastics national championship in 1983, died on Thursday. She was 52. Her husband, Tom Drahozal,...MLB Recruits Ken Griffey Jr. as Senior Adviser to Commissioner Rob Manfred
Ken Griffey Jr. has joined MLB as a special adviser to commissioner Rob Manfred, the league announced on Friday. Griffey will use his expertise to...- Sports
Candace Parker Schools Shaq on Modern Basketball
WNBA star Candace Parker went viral after she schooled NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal during their analysis of Tuesday's game between the Denver Nuggets and...Proud Boys Threaten to Protest Colin Kapernick Series
The far-right terrorist group, Proud Boys, is threatening to boycott an upcoming series about NFL star and activist Colin Kaepernick. Obviously, since Trump has left...NBA’s Chris Paul: ‘HBCUs Are Important To Our History’
NBA star Chris Paul is doing his part to ensure that the next generation of Black students understands the importance of Historically Black Colleges...Dianne Durham, First Black USA Gymnastics National Champion, Dies at 52
Dianne Durham, the first Black woman to win a United States Gymnastics national championship in 1983, died on Thursday. She was 52. Her husband, Tom Drahozal,...MLB Recruits Ken Griffey Jr. as Senior Adviser to Commissioner Rob Manfred
Ken Griffey Jr. has joined MLB as a special adviser to commissioner Rob Manfred, the league announced on Friday. Griffey will use his expertise to...
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Is Bread the Staff of Life?
Since going vegan in 1989, the only food I’ve longed for is bread. I remember going on a trip to Montreal when I was...Is Soul Good Good for the Soul?
Whenever I go to family gatherings, some inquisitive (mostly sarcastic) elder always asks, "But don't you miss bacon and eggs? Fried chicken?" Everyone looks...Veggies Are High in Protein!
Being a staunch vegan advocate for the last 30+ years, I’ve had thousands of people asking me, “Where do you get your protein from?” I’m...SA Left Reeling as AstraZeneca Jab May Only Have 10% Efficacy Against Variant
South Africa is returning to the drawing board in its bid to fight Covid-19 after they suspended vaccinations using the Oxford/AstraZeneca following the news...Stay Motivated Beyond the New Year
January is usually the biggest month of the year in the fitness industry. Patrons flood in to start the new year off on the...
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Dr. Cecilia Rouse Confirmed as the Chair of White House Economic Council
The Senate confirmed Cecilia Rouse to become chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers. Dr. Rouse makes history as the first Black person...Net Worth Update: January 2021
There is Hard Work Ahead For Us All! Welcome to the first net worth update of the new year. And if January is any indication,...Net Worth Update Dec. 2020 and Year-End Review
What I learned this year is that it’s almost impossible to prepare for disaster after it strikes. I also learned how living with the goal...Bridging the Funding Gap for Black Women Business Owners
Black women are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the country, yet many are facing challenges in raising funds for their startups. From 2014 to...Net Worth Update: October 2020
I watched the market crash and boom all within in a two-week period this month. I bought the dip and I was rewarded within...- Copper2Cotton
- Wise
Bernadette Pleasant Launches Online Program to Unlearn Racism
To kick off Black History Month, The Emotional Institute® has announced the launch of 400 Years, a 4-month online program to unlearn racism through...More Than Money: A Million Dollars Lost Forever
Did you know that the average Black woman will lose over a million dollars in earnings over the course of her career because of...More Than Money: 7 Ways to Slow Down When The Clock is Ticking
Are you feeling like time is never on your side? In this episode, Jacquette shares 7 ways to slow down and get the things...More Than Money: Is Not Being Good at Something a Blessing?
Can intentionally doing things that you're not good at move you into a space of exponential growth? The answer is yes! In this week's...Asking and Accepting Help
Are you as good at asking for help as you think? In this episode of "More Than Money", Jacquette Timmons breaks down how asking...
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