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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What GloRilla’s Family Situation Teaches Us About Money, Boundaries, and Success
Michael-Joniver Fanning Michael-Joniver Fanning

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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