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Universal child care could boost women’s lifetime earnings by $130 billion—and ensure more stable retirement options

Since last February, over 2.3 million women have dropped out of the workforce, compared to just 1.8 million men who left the labor force between February 2020 and 2021, according to data compiled by the National Women’s Law Center. And many of those women are still unemployed because they are caring for children who are not in school or daycare. Continue reading Universal child care could boost women’s lifetime earnings by $130 billion—and ensure more stable retirement options →

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Q&A with Jill Johnson, an Advocate for Women of Color

Jill Johnson is the CEO at the Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL) and Women of Color Connecting. Both organizations champion small business growth and development, with Women of Color Connecting targeting inclusion. Continue reading Q&A with Jill Johnson, an Advocate for Women of Color →

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How a Black Female-Owned Subscription Box Service is Helping Young Girls Feel Loved Every Month

by Cassidy Allen Chubb

During Black History Month, the Atlanta Hawks highlighted two Black-owned businesses who played a pivotal role in the launch of the MLK Nike City Edition uniforms. With March being Women’s History Month and wanting to continue to celebrate Black-owned businesses in Atlanta, the Hawks partnered with Chase to tell Kelly Beaty English’s story and how she created SelfE Box. Continue reading How a Black Female-Owned Subscription Box Service is Helping Young Girls Feel Loved Every Month →

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Letter From the Publisher – Professional WOMAN’s Magazine

It’s 2021, it’s Spring, and don’t you feel like we can finally take a breath of fresh air? Although we still have a long road ahead of us in getting the pandemic under control and healing our nation, there’s more optimism; a renewed sense of spirit and hope. We are turning a corner for the better and changes are happening!
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How a former Target intern became one of America’s most successful Black women

By Samantha Subin

Caroline Wanga thrives on chaos.

That’s why she stepped away from roughly 15 years of hard work at Target in 2020 to tackle a new obstacle: helping a half-century-old Black media brand reinvent itself.

Continue reading How a former Target intern became one of America’s most successful Black women →

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Tracee Ellis Ross Teaches Us to Own Our Power

By: Tawanah Reeves-Ligon

Tracee Ellis Ross is not new to titles or attention.
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Melody Ehsani Wants to Make Sneakers More Accessible as New Creative Director of Foot Locker’s Women’s Business

By Aria Hughes

Foot Locker recently named Melody Ehsani the Creative Director of its women’s business, but what exactly does that mean?
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Habits Highly Successful Business Managers Have (and How to Get Them)

According to Gallup, bad managers cost businesses billions each year, and account for at least 70% of variances in employee engagement scores. Continue reading Habits Highly Successful Business Managers Have (and How to Get Them) →

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Ulta Beauty Pledges To Double The Number Of Female-Black-Owned Brands On Shelves This Year

Gone are the days of brands and retailers posting black squares on Instagram to “pledge” allegiance to racial equality. To make real change, companies need to implement powerful upgrades both internally and externally, and Ulta Beauty is stepping up to the plate.

Continue reading Ulta Beauty Pledges To Double The Number Of Female-Black-Owned Brands On Shelves This Year →

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Meet Krystal Shaw of Random Rompers

When Krystal Shaw needed to help support her family, she turned to what she knew best, fashion. Little did she know she would turn her passion for fashion into a thriving business, a clothing company for children with special needs.
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