July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month July 7, 2025 Dr. Nina Joy Mena, affectionately known as Dr. NJoy, is leading a much-needed conversation around mental health in communities of color. Based in Atlanta,… Continue Reading
Dr. Shawnda Stewart: Turning Tragedy into Purpose and Empowering Generations Through Financial Literacy July 7, 2025 Dr. Shawnda Stewart is more than an accomplished scholar—she’s a force of vision, purpose, and perseverance in the world of financial empowerment. With two… Continue Reading
Casondra Burkley is Turning Trauma Into Triumph July 4, 2025 Casondra Burkley, LCSW-S, M.Div, LSSGB, ADS is a woman of many titles—CEO, therapist, pastor, playwright, speaker—but what she embodies most is resilience. As the… Continue Reading
Dr. Alaysia Black Hackett: Transforming Systems, Uplifting Communities July 3, 2025 We’re living in a time where equity, justice, and inclusion aren’t just trending terms, they’re necessary for real progress. And Dr. Alaysia Black Hackett… Continue Reading
Unapologetically Curvy: A Love Letter to Black Women’s Bodies July 2, 2025 Written by: Dr. Sonya Alise McKinzie Beauty standards have long been shaped by narrow, Eurocentric ideals, yet Black women are powerfully reclaiming their bodies,… Continue Reading
Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges: African American Women Pastors in the Pulpit July 2, 2025 Written by: Dr. Sonya Alise McKinzie In churches across America, a quiet revolution is reshaping the spiritual, cultural, and social fabric of the Black… Continue Reading
Revive, Reclaim, Reignite: A Conversation with Sanina Moreland July 2, 2025 Written By Dr. Sonya Alise McKinzie The EmpowerHer Revive & Thrive Retreat is more than just a weekend getaway—it’s a sacred space for women… Continue Reading
Crab in a Basket: Breaking Free from the Mindset That Holds Us Back July 2, 2025 Written by: Dr. Sonya Alise McKinzie In the heart of every community lies a story—of resilience, of triumph, and sometimes, of struggle against invisible… Continue Reading
How Arthur Wheeler Spirits Is Redefining Bourbon & Putting Women at the Center of the Pour July 2, 2025 Long considered a “boys’ club” beverage, bourbon is experiencing a renaissance—and this time, women are leading the charge. Today, nearly 40% of whiskey drinkers… Continue Reading
Breaking the Silence, Honoring PTSD Awareness & Men’s Mental Health Month with Dr. Shareefah N. Al’Uqdah June 28, 2025 June marks two critical observances in the mental health world: National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month and Men’s Mental Health Month. These designations… Continue Reading