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
Cathy Essix Cathy Essix

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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The Rise of Women in The Trades
Michael-Joniver Fanning Michael-Joniver Fanning

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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