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The Power of the Pivot Meet women, who had successful careers but made a hard right into a different lane. They each transferred their skills to new fields—and built on past wins to thrive in their creative second acts. Dawnie Walton. Photo courtesy of Rayon Richards. From Editor to Acclaimed Author In the summer of 2013, Dawnie Walton’s personal life was in a transition. Her first marriage was headed toward divorce, and she was experiencing the mysterious symptoms of endometriosis. This caused the Florida native to pause and reflect on her situation. Her career as deputy m...

Uptown Magazine Mar 11, 2021 Nikki Giovanni, Aunjanue Ellis, Elaine Welteroth, Bevy Smith, Harriette Cole, Dr. Shola Mos-Shogbamimu, Adeline, and Dionne Farris will participate in WOW The world-famous WOW ( Festival from March 20 to March 21. The goal of the international festival is to elevate “the voices, experiences, and truth of women spanning all ages,” and the theme of this year’s event is “ Black Women Transcending.” The virtual festival will stream an array of music, film, workshops, conversations, panels, and performances to attendees across the globe. Poet, writer, and a...

The Merchant’s House Museum is celebrating Women’s History Month with a weekly reading series featuring 19th century short stories written by American women authors. Every Sunday at 4 p.m. throughout March, join the museum in celebrating the “women who dared,” trailblazing writers who found success in a male-dominated industry despite obvious barriers. Following the readings by museum historian Ann Haddad, there will be a panel discussion and Q&A with literary and feminist scholar Elaine Showalter, Professor Emeritus, Princeton University. Tune in via Facebook or Youtube. As a dua...

Rolling out book club presents: The Black Book Brunch with Bevy Smith You are invited to The Black Book Brunch with Bevy Smith. Join us as we celebrate her new memoir, Bevelations, with a conversation lead by pop culture critic Isoul H. Harris. 

(1) Dr. Shawn Joseph is the Principal of education and equity consulting firm Joseph and Associates, and previously served as the Superintendent of Metro Nashville Public Schools. GAITHERSBURG, MD / ACCESSWIRE / March 8, 2021 / Former Superintendent of Metro Nashville Public Schools, and current President of equity and education consulting firm Joseph and Associates, Dr. Shawn Joseph, is applauding BET's Disrupt & Dismantle for raising awareness of a massive crisis that continues to unfold in Nashville, TN: the city's devastating school-to-prison pipeline. The contentious issue was explored d...