In partnership with Soul Reborn, a 501 c (3) non-profit organization that focuses on transforming the lives of women, and Cheryl Magazine, an international information source highlighting the amazing work of powerful women around the world, Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson hosted the inaugural Women of Influence Awards luncheon in Dallas during Women’s History Month –…
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OWN Launches Podcast “The Sonrise Project” for Black Parents of Children Struggling with Mental Health and Addiction
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced its newest podcast available now titled “The SonRise Project,” hosted by founder and Emmy Award-winning creative visionary Kelli Richardson Lawson. The weekly podcast is a resource for Black parents and families to engage and share personal experiences with children struggling with depression, anxiety and addiction issues. “The SonRise Project” launched with…
Friendship-West Baptist Church Sets Up Hub for Food Distribution for North Texans Following Snowstorm
Friendship-West Baptist Church is partnering with Hello Fresh, Grand Husky Logistics, L’Moore’s Catering, LLC and Sankofa Kitchen to provide thousands of meals to North Texans impacted by the recent winter storms that left many families without power, limited access to food and water, and severely damaged homes. Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 10:00 am, Friendship-West…
African American Celebrities and Influencers to Amplify National Conversation on Health Justice and Equity
Black Americans continue to experience the highest death from heart disease and stroke – a nearly 30% higher death rate from cardiovascular disease (CVD) and a 45% higher death rate from stroke compared with non-Hispanic white Americans. As part of a series of historic commitments planned to confront the disparities and structural barriers that prevent…
Doing Good While Social Distancing
During this time when everyone’s at home and looking for activities to pass the time, Soles4Souls is asking parents and kids all over the world to be a superhero “4 The Planet.” Here’s why: the average person in North America throws away 70 pounds of textiles every year. That’s 21 billion pounds of extra waste dumped in our landfills!…
15 Ways You Can Help Hourly Workers In Your Community
Hourly workers around the country are worried and hurting because of the coronavirus, and it is hard to find clear steps we can take as individuals to help. Beekeeper, a leading internal communications and employee engagement platform for frontline workforces, put together a comprehensive list of ways we can all help hourly workers who are…
Meet Trina Nicole: Fly Girl with Fibro
Imagine having an illness and no one believes that you are sick. You are suffering with a debilitating condition and doctor after doctor tells you, “You’re okay.” This is what Trina Nicole, founder of Fly Girl with Fibro, experienced for years before she was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. She was persistent in getting the treatment she…
Cynthia Trigg: Revolutionizing Public Education through Evolution Academy
I tell myself, you are never done, so find a stopping point, then pick up where you left off. For the past 18 years, Cynthia Trigg has watched over 3,000 students realize their dream of being a high school graduate. As the Chief Executive Officer of Evolution Academy Charter School (EACS), an accredited public charter…
Hidden Figures presented by POWERHANDZ: Celebrating Women’s History Month
As Women’s History Month comes to a close we are reminded that celebrating the accomplishments of women who are breaking barriers is not something that should be limited to one month. Women are challenging the status quo of the “good ol’ boys” club by excelling in roles that are typically reserved for their male counterparts….
Meet Dr. Krystal Conner: She’s Helping Women Live the Life They Deserve
Dr. Krystal Conner has a diverse career that includes being a leader in business, a coach, a speaker, a teacher and a trainer. She has helped grow her family’s business in the male dominated construction industry, but desired to build her own empire and empower other women to do the same. With a passion to…