Let's celebrate freedom with activist/artist, painter, author, mixed media sculptor, and intersectional activist, best known for her narrative quilts, Faith Ringgold. This week on ConfidenceCrush , we celebrate a rare gold whose multifaceted work challenged societal norms and inspired countless dreams. Faith Ringgold was born in Harlem during the Great Depression, but she blossomed into a great artist through the creative expression and intellectual vibrancy of the Harlem Ren

An outstanding journalist, political analyst, author, and cultural commentator. We proudly celebrate the incomparable and brilliant Joy-Ann Reid—an outstanding journalist, political analyst, author, and cultural commentator who continues to shape conversations and challenge narratives through her fearless approach to journalism. Born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Denver, Colorado, Reid graduated from Harvard University in 1991 with a concentration in film. Her passion

If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to blend sharp business acumen with deep social commitment, look no further, we present to you a blend of brilliance and vision-Asahi This week on our ConfidenceCrush, we are honoring Asahi Pompey – a visionary leader whose career beautifully merges Wall Street excellence with transformative social impact. Her story is not just about professional success; it's about how one determined woman can reshape entire systems while lifting ot

This week on our ConfidenceCrush , we celebrate her excellency, Kamala Harris , even as she concludes her term as the 49th Vice President of the United States. She is an embodiment of strength, inspiration and courage and her groundbreaking journey remains stamped on American politics. Harris, the first woman, the first Black woman, and the first person of South Asian descent to hold the vice presidency, has redefined leadership and representation in the highest echelons of g

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By Dr. V. Brooks Dunbar and Gift Okechukwu Spring is on its way out, and summer is here. Some people may view it as just the normal shift...

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