Black Women’s History Month and the Radical Power of Community
It’s March and we are commemorating Black Women’s History and honoring the brilliance, labor, creativity, and resistance of Black women in the United States and across the diaspora. Black women have always been culture shapers, institution builders, truth tellers, and architects of freedom movements. From the audacity of Harriet Tubman, Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, and […]
Spring Ahead, Re-visioning Black Life
Here in the US, March is a month that reminds us of spring’s upcoming arrival. It is also a month where we celebrate women’s contributions to our global community, with Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day (March 8). March 2025 also marks the start of a new movement, National Day of Rest for Black […]
S4, Ep 035 with Colette Phillips, award-winning Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) pioneer, on “The Includers” anti-racists and white allies
Celebrating Women’s History Month with guest Colette Phillips, President, CEO and founder of Get Konnected! An award-winning Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) pioneer, PR & Marketing maven, thought-leader and uber connector, Colette has had an impactful career, spanning almost 40 years, amplifying and championing BIPOC professionals and WOC entrepreneurs. Listen to learn more about Colette’s […]
S3, Ep 025 with Yvonne Blake of Hakim’s Bookstore, the first and oldest Black-owned Bookstore in US about the importance of Black-owned community spaces
In this episode, Host Yndia sits down with legacy owner Yvonne Blake of Hakim’s Bookstore. Founded in 1959, Hakim’s Bookstore is the first and oldest Black-owned bookstore in Philadelphia and is considered one of the oldest operating Black-owned bookstores in the U.S. They discuss the highs and lows related to Black entrepreneurship and women of […]