The genius, intelligence, beauty and spirit of Black women, which continues to transform the world, shined brightly again Sunday as Nia Franklin became the first Miss America in the post-swimsuit era. “It took a lot of perseverance to get here,”…
Black Girls Rock founder Beverly Bond has a message for TSU students: “Anybody can be a voice to make a difference.” Bond, who is also CEO of the global nonprofit mentoring organization, was the keynote speaker at TSU’s Ninth Women…
I ran into a little trouble before my trip to Brooklyn, New York, where I am attending the Black Girls ROCK! Leadership Conference. I talked my mother into allowing me to take down my box braids and get crochet breads.…