African Print Attire is Boosting Self-Images in the Office

Wearing African print has been associated with Black pride but also with unprofessionalism. Find out why and how, as this narrative could be coming to an end.

Your Breakthrough Opportunity Isn't Based On The Colour Of Your Skin

Although colorism has been blamed for peoples' misfortune, stories like this say that how you view yourself and your determination to succeed greater account for your life's journey and opportunities.

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Racial Identity & How Your Story Can Help Empower Young Girls

She told InStyle "there was a time when I didn't embrace my racial identity as wholeheartedly as I do now," so she's able to bring the value of personally lived experience...

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Finding Your Unique Advantage To Tell Your Story

You can tell your story through whatever medium and gift God has blessed you with. She gave herself “the permission” to tell her own story—our story.

EntertainmentViolette W.October 31, 2015Your Story, Testimony, Camille A. Brown, Black Girl: Linguistic Play, Black female, Identity, African-American, Black Girl, Gift, Dancing, Bessie Award, Purpose, PassionComment

Being Comfortable With Your Racial Identity

Your uniquness is not for anybody else to box or compartmentalize (including you).

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