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…
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A Silent Exodus: Over 300,000 Black Women Exit the U.S. Workforce in Months
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…
Making Big Choices soon: 5 Things to Consider
Long gone are the days where you stay somewhere they don’t see your value, ladies. It’s time to take a stand for yourself and your worth. I once walked away from a nearly six-figure job because it no longer served me, my values, or my future. The decision was daunting, but I knew deep down…
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