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Here’s How Gen Z In Other Countries Are Promoting Sustainability and Female Representation

After years of using traditional fish-smoking systems that were hazardous to physical health and environmentally depleting, Gen Zers in Manoka and Douala, Cameroon, sought change. The partnership between the African Women’s Network for Community Management of Forests (REACOF) and the Women Organizing for Change In Agriculture and Natural Resource Management (WOCAN) helped to drive a […]

The Black Wellness Edit: How Professionals Are Managing Burnout And Building Balance

Black professionals and specifically women are more susceptible to higher levels of stress due to systemic racism, workplace politics, and various life factors, leading them to experience detrimental effects mentally and physically, leading to “weathering” accelerated physiological aging and cumulative health deterioration, as well as higher rates of hypertension, heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and more.  However, […]

Call It What It Is: Black Femicide

“I’ll kill you, my kids and myself.” A sinister threat 31-year-old Army veteran Shamar Elkins said to his then fiancé Shaneiqua Pugh in Shreveport, La. On April 19, Elkins fatally shot eight children ages three to 11 in what authorities identified as a domestic incident; seven were his own. Elkins also shot two adult women, […]

Shopping Pre-Owned Luxury Handbags is Good For The Earth and Your Pockets

Shopping for pre-owned luxury handbags represents a sustainable choice that aligns with environmentally friendly practices and promotes a more ethical fashion industry. This shopping approach helps extend the lifecycle of high-quality products, ensuring that the considerable resources and labor invested in their creation are utilized for the longest possible time. Here’s how choosing second-hand contributes […]