Lead_Empower_Thrive

"A Blessing" presents a fresh, bold analysis of African American female leadership. Co-authored by Bonita C. Stewart and Jacqueline Adams. On sale now!

[Lead_Empower_Thrive @A_Blessing_Book]

Across the nation, homes owned by Black Americans are significantly undervalued next to homes in comparable white neighborhoods, according to a study by @BrookingsInst. #homesforsale #realestate

[Emily Hopkins is reporting for Mirror Indy @indyemapolis]

Black homeowner had a white friend stand in for third appraisal. Her home value doubled. https://t.co/uvK1Atd7Yw via @indystar

[Lead_Empower_Thrive @A_Blessing_Book]

Yet another example of Black Excellence by Olympic Champion gymnast and self-proclaimed #GOAT @Simone_Biles! #gymnastics #olympics

[JennaLaineESPN @JennaLaineESPN]

OMG. She. Did. Not.

For the non-gymnastics folks: She’s doing one more FLIP than everyone else in the world. No woman has ever attempted a Yurchenko double pike in competition. Gymnasts don’t just go adding extra flips to things. Because for most, it’s just not humanly possible.

[Lead_Empower_Thrive @A_Blessing_Book]

"I started to think, the people that can enact the most change are the ones in those positions of power—the owners, the managers. That was the trigger in my mind to think, maybe I need to be there in those positions."
-@ReneeMontgomery

[FORTUNE @FortuneMagazine]

‘It changes everything:’ Renee Montgomery on being the first WNBA player to co-own her team https://t.co/D3VKWo50B1

[Lead_Empower_Thrive @A_Blessing_Book]

@KristenClarkeJD is our fellow unicorn - a first and only. Congratulations on this appointment!
#justicedepartment

[HuffPost @HuffPost]

JUST IN: Kristen Clarke will lead the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, making her the first woman ― and first Black woman ― to ever oversee the powerful division created in 1957 as the civil rights movement took hold. https://t.co/Olg1Kuwseo

[Lead_Empower_Thrive @A_Blessing_Book]

To teach - or not to teach. Critical race theory has become the latest flashpoint in the effort to confront the US history of systemic racism.
#education #ThursdayThoughts

[Axios @axios]

Conservative activists are pressing for less talk about racism and more talk about patriotism in schools. https://t.co/bElNxrYPEj

[Lead_Empower_Thrive @A_Blessing_Book]

“These past four years for a lot of mayors across this country have been especially challenging” - @saintlouismayor

Learn more about the nine Black women who are now mayors of major US cities in this piece from @politico #ThursdayThoughts #politics

[POLITICO @politico]

For Black women leading the nation’s biggest cities, 2020 was an often rude introduction to the limitations of power https://t.co/Gne0Z4GjOP

[Lead_Empower_Thrive @A_Blessing_Book]

Howard alumna and acclaimed actress Phylicia Rashad has a next act, as dean of @HowardU's newly reestablished college of fine arts! #hbcustrong

[Variety @Variety]

'The Cosby Show' actor Phylicia Rashad named dean of Howard University's fine arts college https://t.co/vJYCejQD6E

[Lead_Empower_Thrive @A_Blessing_Book]

With some $260 billion in assets under management, @OneCarlyle has announced plans to tie compensation to the firm's performance on diversity and inclusion promises. #diversityandinclusion
See more of what we’re reading at https://t.co/ooJMqCeMcs

[Bloomberg @business]

Carlyle Group is the latest company to tie compensation of its CEO to the firm’s performance on certain diversity and inclusion goals https://t.co/gzC26DF4gQ

[Lead_Empower_Thrive @A_Blessing_Book]

In this fascinating piece from @TheAtlantic , @staceyabrams attributes her skills as an effective politician and organizer to her being a good storyteller. #politics #storytelling

[The Atlantic @TheAtlantic]

The storytelling skills that Stacey Abrams uses to write fiction are also essential to her political life, @Ayana_Mathis writes. “Through narrative, she renders difficult, sometimes intimidating, political concepts compelling.” https://t.co/0NJ1gcHu5m

[Lead_Empower_Thrive @A_Blessing_Book]

How can we appreciate teachers and turn the good to the great? @A_Blessing_Book co-author Jacqueline Adams explores various options in her latest column for @csmonitor #TeacherAppreciationWeek

[Marco Greenberg @marcogreenberg]

Proud to be featured in this @csmonitor piece on teacher appreciation and what we can do to encourage excellence.

https://t.co/KnVKNTtJzk

[Lead_Empower_Thrive @A_Blessing_Book]

@TheShineApp, founded by two women of color, provides actionable tips on combating stress. Their advice here mirrors messages from @A_Blessing_Book such as the importance of inclusivity. Congratulations on your 5th birthday, @marahml and @Naomi_NYC! #breakthestigma

[Shine @TheShineApp]

To honor our growth over the past five years: We (@marahml and @Naomi_NYC 👋🏾) want to share the five things we’re proud to have learned on this incredible journey as co-founders and co-CEOs, but also as humans trying to build meaningful & fulfilling lives. https://t.co/FvXXfQ30QH

[Lead_Empower_Thrive @A_Blessing_Book]

Exciting news! Poet Maya Angelou will be one of the first 20 women to be featured on the back of quarters in a new program announced by the @usmint. We live by Maya Angelou’s words: “We Are The Miraculous”. #BlackExcellence

[ABC News @ABC]

Maya Angelou and Sally Ride will be the first of 20 to appear. https://t.co/mgebU1T2m6

[Lead_Empower_Thrive @A_Blessing_Book]

ICYMI: Watch “Black Success Built Together” on #Vimeo https://t.co/rm0buJONLD to hear the co-authors of @A_Blessing_Book discuss the evolving Black workplace with @ValenceInc #leadership #blackexcellence

[Lead_Empower_Thrive @A_Blessing_Book]

Brava! Wonderful alumna appointment @BColemanStewart

[Variety @Variety]

'The Cosby Show' actor Phylicia Rashad named dean of Howard University's fine arts college https://t.co/vJYCejQD6E

[Variety @Variety]

'The Cosby Show' actor Phylicia Rashad named dean of Howard University's fine arts college https://t.co/vJYCejQD6E

[Lead_Empower_Thrive @A_Blessing_Book]

Congratulations to @Yamiche who hosted her first episode of Washington Week on @PBS last Friday! See more stories of #womenofcolor who are #winning at https://t.co/x9yswJMG2M

[Yamiche Alcindor @Yamiche]

I’m honored to become the next moderator of @washingtonweek, a show that meant so much to Gwen Ifill when she helmed this chair. My guiding light will be focusing on the impact of politics on everyday people and vulnerable populations. Join me this Friday. https://t.co/6WqpjcIL6k

[Lead_Empower_Thrive @A_Blessing_Book]

Our #mondaymotivation is Roz Brewer on the #COVID19 pandemic: "A time for me to step into something that I've always wanted to do...to have impact, make change happen, lead something that would leave an impression on people's lives.”

[TODAY @TODAYshow]

Roz Brewer was recently named CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance, becoming one of just two Black women leading Fortune 500 companies. @hodakotb spoke with Brewer about her innovative approach to business and life.

[Lead_Empower_Thrive @A_Blessing_Book]

@ValenceInc is unveiling a brand new initiative focused on accelerating the success of emerging Black executives.
Join a conversation with @A_Blessing_Book co-authors @BColemanStewart and Jacqueline Adams on May 6 at 3p PT. RSVP at https://t.co/gwjObercrg
#blackbrilliance

[Valence @ValenceInc]

Soon, our newest initiative will be out in the world. This will be a defining moment in history when it comes to diversity in business culture. At our event, we’ll be discussing the value of community with Bonita Stewart and Jacqueline Adams. #LinkInBio to RSVP!

[Lead_Empower_Thrive @A_Blessing_Book]

Leaders: the #womenofcolor on your team may be missing out on mentorship. Learn more in this piece from @A_Blessing_Book co-author Jacqueline Adams, and follow @csmonitor to make sure you don’t miss her biweekly columns on #racialequity, #socialjustice, and #foreignpolicy.

[The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor]

With demographic trends in the U.S. pointing toward a more diverse workforce, managers will need to create a culture of belonging for all workers. https://t.co/vjzWfIHx0v

[Lead_Empower_Thrive @A_Blessing_Book]

@ValenceInc is unveiling a brand new initiative focused on accelerating the success of emerging Black executives. Join a conversation with @A_Blessing_Book co-authors @BColemanStewart and Jacqueline Adams on May 6 at 3p PT.
RSVP at https://t.co/gwjObercrg
#blackbrilliance

[Valence @ValenceInc]

Soon, our newest initiative will be out in the world. This will be a defining moment in history when it comes to diversity in business culture. At our event, we’ll be discussing the value of community with Bonita Stewart and Jacqueline Adams. #LinkInBio to RSVP!