Navigating a Public Breakup as a Prominent Black Woman
Michael-Joniver Fanning Michael-Joniver Fanning

Navigating a Public Breakup as a Prominent Black Woman

When you’re a prominent Black woman—whether you’re an entertainer, entrepreneur, athlete’s wife, influencer, executive, or public intellectual—your relationships are never just personal. They’re politicized, monetized, meme-ified, and dissected in real time. A breakup doesn’t just break your heart. It becomes a trending topic.

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People No Longer Believe Hard Work is The Path to a Better Life
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People No Longer Believe Hard Work is The Path to a Better Life

People Are Losing Faith That Hard Work Guarantees a Better Life — And There’s Data to Prove It

For decades, the idea that hard work is a straight path to a better life has been a cornerstone of popular belief — the kind of mantra parents whispered to children and career coaches pushed on graduates. But today, that belief is weakening in ways that reflect shifting economic realities and cultural attitudes

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What GloRilla’s Family Situation Teaches Us About Money, Boundaries, and Success
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What GloRilla’s Family Situation Teaches Us About Money, Boundaries, and Success

The recent public conversation surrounding GloRilla and her family dynamics has sparked strong opinions across social media. But beyond the noise, hot takes, and emotional reactions lies a deeper conversation that many Black women in business quietly grapple with every day. This moment isn’t really about celebrity. It’s about the expectations we place on people once they “make it,” and the unspoken rules that often come with success in Black families.

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The Rise of Women in The Trades
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The Rise of Women in The Trades

Across the United States, a noticeable shift is underway in how women approach career planning and economic independence. Increasingly, women are opting out of the traditional four-year college route in favor of skilled trades—and the results are financially and professionally empowering.

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Is Houston The Deadliest City for Black Mothers?
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Is Houston The Deadliest City for Black Mothers?

Recent public health data have reignited urgent concern around maternal mortality in the United States—specifically for Black women in Harris County, Texas. The numbers are not just alarming; they are devastating.

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Should Black Wealth Come with Conditions?
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Should Black Wealth Come with Conditions?

A recent viral statement by a mother has ignited widespread conversation across social media and financial circles alike. Her declaration was clear: if her sons have children outside of marriage, they will forfeit their inheritance.

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Gladys West Has Died: The Black Woman Whose Mathematics Made GPS Possible
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Gladys West Has Died: The Black Woman Whose Mathematics Made GPS Possible

Every time a driver follows turn-by-turn directions, a delivery arrives on time, or an emergency responder finds someone in need, they are relying on a system built on precision, mathematics, and quiet brilliance. Few people realize that at the foundation of modern GPS technology stands a Black woman whose work reshaped the world.

Gladys West, a pioneering mathematician whose calculations helped make the Global Positioning System possible, has passed away. Her death marks not just the loss of a scientific trailblazer, but a reminder of how often Black women’s contributions power modern life without recognition.

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“Beyond The Gates” Gets Its Flowers: NAACP Image Award Nominee!
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“Beyond The Gates” Gets Its Flowers: NAACP Image Award Nominee!

Black excellence continues to shine, and Beyond the Gates is officially getting its flowers.

The groundbreaking CBS series has been nominated for an NAACP Image Award, marking a powerful moment not only for the show but for Black storytelling in television as a whole. The nomination recognizes the series’ cultural impact, compelling performances, and commitment to authentic representation—elements that continue to push the industry forward.

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Claudette Colvin Dies at 84…
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Claudette Colvin Dies at 84…

Nine months before Rosa Parks’ historic stand, Claudette Colvin was just 15 years old when she refused to give up her seat on a segregated Montgomery, Alabama bus on March 2, 1955. Her act of resistance—brave, instinctive, and deeply rooted in justice—challenged the violent logic of Jim Crow at a time when doing so placed her life at risk

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Spelman College Named the #1 College for Women
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Spelman College Named the #1 College for Women

Spelman College Is the #1 College for Women — And That Title Is for AllWomen

Newsweek recently named Spelman College the #1 college for women in America, and while the headline may surprise some, the substance behind it should not.

Yes, Spelman is a historically Black college for women.
But this recognition is not limited to Black women alone. It is a declaration that Spelman has built one of the best educational environments for women—period.

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