Shooting for the Stars – 10 Inspiring Women of NASA
Christmas 2016 gave us a very special cinematic gift: the film Hidden Figures, based on the real-life story of three black women who worked at NASA during a time when...
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Triumphs, Travails, Strength and Struggles
This is my first Women of Power Summit, but my expectations are high. For the past two years, I have seen the lucky few return to the office practically glowing as they described what a wonderful experience they had and how inspiring it was to be in the company of so many accomplished women, all willing to share their stories and their strategies.
Harlem School Of The Arts Celebrates 60th Anniversary With ‘Bridgerton’-Themed Gala
The gala not only celebrated HSA’s milestone but also served as a fundraiser. Over $2 million was raised, supporting the school’s diverse arts programming and tuition assistance for students.
NASA’s ‘Hidden Figures’ Honored: Pioneering Women Who Launched U.S. To Space Receive Congressional Gold Medals
House Speaker Mike Johnson described each of the women as “giants on whose shoulders all of those astronauts actually stood.”
How Will You Power Forward?
I could not sleep the night before I caught my flight for Palm Springs. Part of it was anticipation, while the other reason was procrastination. The car bringing me the airport was late, getting through security was a hassle and my connecting flight out of LAX was delayed. But in this one particular instance, the journey wasn't as important as the destination. Once I arrived to the 2008 Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit in La Quinta, CA, my grievances subsided.