black girl magic

17-Year Old Jaaliyah Has Entered A Scholarship Contest- How We Can Help

The time has come again when many high school students are choosing their respective institutions to attend in the fall. Belleville East High School student Jaaliyah is already embarking on a quite unique transition through her school’s “Running Start” program.

I Transitioned Into The IT Space With Little Experience And Prevailed

It was there, where leadership saw the potential I had to serve as a cyber professional. I was paired with a mentor who didn’t “have time” to mentor me. He actually expressed to me that the role I was being groomed for shouldn’t have been happening, and that I should have had at least 10 years of experience before being offered the role.

Here Are 5 Inspirational Children's Books Created by Black Women in STEM

There’s nothing like positive representation of young girls exploring exciting careers. If you are wondering what to get for girls who are interested in STEAM, look no further! These fabulous five are perfect black history books.

STEAM Focused Beauty Brand Led By 18-Year-Old Zandra Cunningham Has Landed in Target Stores

Zandra answers the need to provide safe skin care alternatives coupled by empowerment to young girls like herself. Which is what we need more of in black owned beauty companies now more than ever.

Google Search On: Highlighting The Six Women of Water Who Are Speaking Up For The Voiceless

Google’s empowering docuseries titled “Search On” was created to tell the stories of people on a quest for better answers while highlighting the intersection of technology and humanity. In wake of the Flint, Michigan water crisis these stouthearted six women of color decided to use their voices to speak up for the voiceless.

Black Girl Magic: Defying the Odds as a Non-traditional Astrochemistry Student

One day, I was notified by financial aid at CSU and informed that I needed to present my social security card. I went to the financial aid office at my school and was told that I needed to go to the SSA. When I went to the SSA, I learned that I was mistakenly declared deceased on the date of my father’s death.

Everything was taken away from me.