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Jennifer Dunn Joins H+K To Lead US Corporate Affairs
Jennifer Dunn, most recently with Wells Fargo, will lead H+K's US corporate affairs practice, as well as the firm's Washington office....

Rashida Ashley
Aug 10, 20221 min read


Rebounding from Rejections with Octavia Goredema: PREP, PUSH, PIVOT: Essential Career Strategies
By Rashida Ashley Looking back from about two years ago, things have definitely shifted. Many of us have lost our jobs, switched careers,...

Rashida Ashley
Apr 16, 20225 min read


Let’s Talk About It: The 6th Annual Blue Jacket Fashion Show & Zero-The End of Prostate Cancer
By: Rashida Ashley The facts are the facts. It doesn’t feel good to keep a secret. And it doesn’t feel good to hold on to feelings of...

Rashida Ashley
Mar 23, 202219 min read


Dr. Uchenna Okereke’s Quick Tips for Combatting Eczema
By: Rashida Ashley The winter months are a time for hot beverages, fuzzy socks and sweaters, and time spent with loved ones. For those...

Rashida Ashley
Jan 13, 20224 min read


“Commitment To A Deceitful Liar” Author Jenelle Simpson: A Beautiful Truth
By: Rashida Ashley From the moment I sat down to speak with Jenelle Simpson , I instantly knew this woman was not only open-hearted, but...

Rashida Ashley
Jan 6, 20226 min read


Eating Cake with Comedian Anastasia Washington
By: Rashida Ashley Photos: Ben Cope In 1789, Marie-Antoinette is famously known to have stated in the French dialect “Qu’ils mangent de...

Rashida Ashley
Jan 6, 20228 min read


‘Dominant Stories’ with Jess Weiner'
By: Rashida Ashley If you had three wishes you wanted to come true what would they be? Do you want to run a mile in under fifteen minutes...

Rashida Ashley
Jan 6, 20223 min read


The Weight of a Triumph: 6th Black Women In Media Awards
By: Rashida Ashley As black women, it is important for each and every one of us to feel and be respected, protected, seen, heard, and...

Rashida Ashley
Dec 21, 202110 min read


The Rise Of Daytime Emmy Nominated Actress, Crystal Lee Brown
By: Rashida Ashley Photography: Bobby Quillard Photography If you believe that acting is all glitz, glam, and a sassy attitude you’ve got...

Rashida Ashley
Dec 21, 20215 min read


‘Giving Our Bodies the Love They Deserve:’ Dove Launches Body Love Collection
By: Rashida Ashley For almost two decades, Dove has worked to build confidence and self-esteem in women and girls by making a positive...

Rashida Ashley
Oct 6, 20213 min read


The Heart Behind the Hustle: CEO Samia Gore and Body Complete RX
By: Rashida Ashley Building a multi-million dollar brand is both a dream and a goal many hope to achieve. For Samia Gore, hope turned...

Rashida Ashley
Oct 6, 20215 min read


Olympian Gail Devers: The Path to Longevity
By: Rashida Ashley After retiring from a successful career in track and field as a five-time Olympian, three of which were gold medals,...

Rashida Ashley
Aug 28, 20214 min read


The Creative Mastermind of Pop and R&B star Skylar Stecker
Photography: Kigon Kwak Music is an art that tends to bring people from all walks of life together. So what are the important elements...

Rashida Ashley
Aug 20, 20215 min read


Dove Teams with Lizzo for “My Hair, My CROWN” Workshop
Images courtesy of Dove Recently, Dove presented a hybrid workshop for girls from the Boys and Girls Club of Harlem (in-person at their...

Rashida Ashley
Aug 20, 20213 min read


A Conversation with ‘We Need to Talk’ Podcast Host Malynda Hale
Photography: Mo Cee Singer, Actress, Host and Activist Malynda Hale uses every ounce of her voice through not only her music but also...

Rashida Ashley
Aug 20, 20216 min read


“Queen of Tea” and La Rue 1680 Founder Offers Single Moms Opportunities at Work-Life Balance
Photography: Sara Hana Have you ever had an experience that catalyzed a life-changing moment right out of the blue? Have you ever had to...

Rashida Ashley
Aug 20, 20215 min read


Tips for Creatives on Making Your Dreams Come True
So, you’ve got the dream, planned out your vision, and got the work started on your creative endeavor. You’ve mastered your craft whether...

Rashida Ashley
Aug 20, 20214 min read


Unsettled Tresses
Growing up, we’ve all had some struggle with how we look. Whether we were uncomfortable with the way our shoulders drooped, how our eyes...

Rashida Ashley
Aug 20, 20216 min read


Choosing to Live Again: Your Environment’s Effect on Your Mental Health
Now more than ever, mental health is extremely important. Whether we realize it or not, everything we do and everyone we encounter...

Rashida Ashley
Aug 20, 20214 min read


Dove’s Virtual Global Summit Addresses Natural Hair Discrimination
In an effort to focus on critical and dynamic conversations, Dove recently hosted its first ever virtual global summit featuring panels...

Rashida Ashley
Aug 20, 20213 min read
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