networking is a beautiful thing. it’s how we connect with others and build mutually beneficial relationships that often lead us to worlds unknown. with the ongoing pandemic, the amount of in-person professional activities accessible to us has declined and networking has adapted to meet the needs of the world we’re in now. our ability to effectively network in digital spaces is what will catapult us into our next great opportunity.
Read Morethere’s an incredible amount of pressure put on black men. from society. from our families. and from ourselves. we are often encouraged to not ask for help, even if we need it. and we seem to always be on the verge of both tragedy and triumph. we come from a long line of resilience, which often fuels our will to succeed, even in the worst of circumstances. yet, it still seems like we’re playing catch up in a lot of areas.
Read Morepeople are losing their jobs left and right. they’re struggling to provide for their families. trying to be present for their children. asking for extensions on the bills. wearing masks each time they leave the house — all while trying to hold it together without falling apart. but what if the very thing being held together is the very thing that needs to fall apart?
Read Morei am a creative. i think creative thoughts. i do creative things. i have creative friends who, like me, work in creative fields. we’re writers, art directors, producers, strategists, and designers. we’re freelancers, full and part-timers, agency side and in-house — and we're oppressed.
Read Morethere’s much to be said about the complex relationship between black fathers and sons. since many of us — fathers and sons — have found it incredibly difficult to articulate the vast intricacies of these relationships, they remain something that is more often (mis)understood than they are explained. here are 8 scenes i feel possess life lessons black fathers and sons alike can learn from this intimate, celebratory film.
Read Moreyou purchased books. lost your way. googled answers to take-home quizzes. emailed professors for extensions. found your wolf pack. joined a couple clubs. partied. mixed dark and light. got back together with bae. dropped some classes. got serious about your grades. and then you graduated, like a boss. but the pomp and circumstance of it all was short lived.
Read Moremost of us have written or requested a letter of recommendation before. for some, this started when we were applying to college. for others, your experience with recommendation letters began when you were trying to get a job or applying for an award. and a lot of times, these letters can be just the thing that sets you apart from other candidates. but they have to be executed correctly.
Read Morethis past year or so has really shined a light on how far we still have to go with cultivating inclusion and diversity in the workplace. And while the evidence supporting the need for change is plentiful, the level of investment put towards eradicating inequality and disempowering historical barriers seems scarce.
Read Morewe’ve all gone through phases in our lives where we feel ‘less than’. moments where we believe things haven’t gone the way they should have. it feels like we’ve run out of time to right our wrongs and experience a life of true happiness. and nothing makes sense anymore. how does one realign?
Read Morei didn’t even know what rape culture was until about a week ago. it wasn’t something i talked about. i didn’t read about it anywhere. i never even gave it much thought. why? because i am not a rapist. the people i surround myself with are not rapists. so in my mind, rape culture had nothing to do with me.
Read Moreour realities are largely shaped by the people we forge relationships with – our parents, our significant others, people in leadership, and our friends. and as we go through life, developing and manifesting along the way, it becomes increasingly important than we prune out the people that aren’t contributing to our growth.
Read Moreweddings are a beautiful thing. the photos. the glitz and glamour. the reunion between friends. and most importantly, the celebration of love. but make no mistake about it, weddings can also take a major toll on all those involved.
Read Morewe all want to win at life. but what happens when those closest to us are the ones preventing us from becoming the best versions of ourselves? how do we cope with the reality that sometimes, those we refuse to let go are those secretly praying for our downfall?
Read Moreburnout has become a societal norm. and most of us have normalized “going all in” for our jobs, finding it hard to exist outside the confines of a job title. we say yes to everything because we are fueled by this constant desire of having to earn our keep and prove we’re capable of doing amazing work. it ain’t gotta be this way, though.
Read Moreyou know that entrepreneurship requires a great deal of dedication and resourcefulness. but have you ever stopped and considered what drives them or what fuels them to behave the way that they do?
Read Morelooking for a job can be a daunting task. the resumes. the applications. the recruiters. the interviews. it’s just a lot to take in at once.
Read Morefor a lot of students, their graduation ceremony is the last stop on a road filled with emotional breakdowns, self-discovery and resilience. but for others, the journey wasn’t that deep for them. why?
Read Morecoping with the loss of a family member or loved one is very difficult. although it’s clear to us that birth and death are natural components of life, it doesn’t make the pain of losing someone close to us go away any quicker. death is inevitable. grief is circumstantial. here are some things you can do to lessen the burden of those that will be left to mourn you after your death.
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