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How a ‘Self-Worth Journey' Put ‘Abbott Elementary' Creator Quinta Brunson on a Path for Success
Quinta Brunson went from being a meme to having her own show, Abbott Elementary. From her self-worth journey to being behind the scenes, here’s how she did it.
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Shonda Rhimes Shared the Morning Routine That Keeps Her Motivated—Including a Trick From Beyonce
Shonda Rhimes is known for the award winning series Scandal, Grey’s Anatomy, and Bridgerton. This routine helps boost her motivation and creativity.
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This Founder Creates ‘Playbooks' for Women Who Want to Advance Their Careers—Here's Her Best Advice
Lisa Skeete Tatum, founder and CEO of career development company LandIt, shares her secrets to success, including who’s on her dream team and self-advocacy.
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Alumni of These 10 HBCUs Earn More Than Other Black Graduates in Their States
In the United States, the average amount of student loan debt is $39,591, a price tag that has many students asking if higher education is really worth it. This number is even higher for Black students, with the average African American bachelor’s degree holder having $52,000 in student debt. Though Black students are increasingly questioning the value of college ,…
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Hard Assets, Black Art and Thinking Like a CEO: How Grant Hill Built His Post-NBA Business Empire
Basketball Hall of Famer Grant Hill spoke with CNBC to discuss his brand deal with Philips, real estate and sports ownership.
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How This Founder and CEO Found Success Through Embracing Imperfection: ‘It's About Releasing Unrealistic Expectations'
Meet Tiffany Dufu, the founder and CEO of The Cru and the author of Drop the Ball
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Black Women Have Been Hit ‘Especially Hard' by Pandemic Job Losses–and They're Still Behind in Recovery
Nearly 30% of Black women who are unemployed have been out of work for six months or longer, according to the National Women’s Law Center.
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Feeding America's CEO on Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Her Career: ‘Being Someone Else Was Not Working'
Babineaux-Fontenot worked at Walmart for 13 years before she became the CEO of Feeding America, which is the largest hunger-relief organization in the U.S.
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Bomani Jones Explains What He's Trying to Do With His New Late-Night Sports Show on HBO
HBO announced sports media personality Bomani Jones’ show will start on March 13 and feature six episodes for the first season.
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Hip-Hop Star Jim Jones Talks Equity and Opportunity for His Quarantine Studios Software Company
Hip-hop star Jim Jones speaks with CNBC sports business reporter Jabari Young about his record-as-a-software company, Quarantine Studios.
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Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to Become First Black Woman Nominated to the Supreme Court
President Joe Biden will nominate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, making her the first Black woman nominated to the Court.
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Black Employees Make Up Just 7.4% of the Tech Workforce — These Nonprofits Are Working to Change That
Black talent is still extremely underrepresented in the industry. A new JFF report highlights the importance of expanding tech opportunities for Black Americans
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How Black Women Entrepreneurs Are Finding Their Niche in Spirituality-Inspired Businesses
For many Black women, the current spiritual boom is not only a way to connect to one’s higher self, but also a means of making money.
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These Are the Top 10 Companies for Career Advancement, According to Black Employees
Glassdoor says these are the top 10 companies for career opportunities for Black employees
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This Nonprofit Is Helping Companies Rebuild Their Workplaces to Meaningfully Support Black Women
Corporate America pledged $50 billion to diversity. The nonprofit Black Women’s Health Imperative is making sure those dollars go toward real change.
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How This 22-Year-Old Founder Turned His College Career Struggle Into a Jobs Platform for HBCU Students
North Carolina A&T alumnus Bilal Issifou launched Unchained Inc., to help HBCU students and graduates get jobs at Fortune 500 companies.
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‘You Have to Take a Chance on Yourself': Founders of a Hiring App Share Their Best Career Advice
Sisters and QuickHire creators Deborah Gladney and Angela Muhwezi-Hall are part of a small but growing club of million-dollar Black female founders.
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The Difference Between DEI and Anti-Racism at Work, According to the Diversity Chief of a $37 Billion Company
Lybra Clemons, chief diversity, inclusion and belonging officer at Twilio, works to build diverse representation at every level.
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A Parenting Expert Shares 56 Books to Teach Your Kids About Race, Compassion and Social Justice—for All Young Age Levels
Want to teach and start important conversations with your kids about race, compassion, and social justice? Parenting expert Dr. Traci Baxley shares the best books for each age group.
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‘I Went From Making $12,000 to $650,000—in 4 Years': How This 27-Year-Old Former Wall Street Trader Saves 85% of Her Income
At 22, Lauren Simmons became the youngest full-time female trader on Wall Street. Today, even though her income has increased by over 5,000%, she’s still saving 85% of her income — here’s how.