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Black HERstory Feature: Angel Wells
Angel Wells is a University of Hartford student, who is an English major. Angel is an aspiring YA writer, avid book lover and impressive young leader. She is a professional speaker, a member of SCBWI, and the president of Pages Come to Life. She did a video to celebrate the intersectionality of being Black and female and entitled it Black HERstory. Watch, like, comment, and subscribe!
Empowering Talent: Hiring Female Interns from Live Girl She Works
Hiring female interns from Live Girl She Works not only benefits the individuals themselves but also brings numerous advantages to your organization. From accessing a diverse talent pool to promoting gender equality, cultivating a supportive workplace culture, and developing future leaders, these young women have the potential to make a significant impact on your organization's success. By embracing this initiative, you demonstrate your commitment to empowering women, fostering inclusivity, and building a brighter, more equitable future.
Black HERstory: Melissa-Sue John featured in two podcasts
Dr. John featured by Hayvn Hubcast and RoAR podcasts. Listen!
Author Feature: Justis Lopez honored at Harvard's Black History Gala
Author Justis Lopez honored at Harvards Black History Gala.
UConn's This is America: Censorship of Books
UCONN hosted a This is America event to highlight and discuss book banning in the US. Book banning is nothing new to the United States but is now happening at an alarming rate, according to Pen America. It’s important to remember that a fight is never over unless you give up.