I originally went to urgent care thinking I was just dealing with a virus — something small I could push through, like we so often do. But within a few hours, everything shifted. After being evaluated, I was told to go to the emergency room immediately. In that moment, fear settled in, and I realized…
Our 2026 Family Commitment This year, I made a quiet promise to myself and to my daughter: Every month, we will visit a new museum or Chicago historical location together. Not for perfection. Not for social media. Not for checklists. But for memory building. Exposure. Wonder. Legacy. As a mom, I’m learning that education doesn’t…
When the U.S. government shuts down, the ripple effects land hardest on families who depend on safety-net programs, childcare, and health care. For women and mothers in Illinois, understanding what continues, what may pause, and how to prepare is essential. Benefits That Continue During a Shutdown In Illinois, the Department of Human Services (IDHS) has…
Black women face hidden workplace burdens: emotional labor, inclusion work, and burnout. Here’s what organizations must do to create true equity.
In the past six months, more than 300,000 Black women have left or been forced out of the U.S. workforce. This is not a coincidence. It reflects deep structural challenges that stretch from federal layoffs to the rollback of DEI programs, to longstanding inequities in employment. Mentorship and networking, often lifelines for Black women navigating…
Elevate your life! Empowering Women Everywhere 