In recognition of Women’s History Month, Goodwill of North Georgia is highlighting its efforts to expand economic opportunity for women through workforce development programs. According to the nonprofit, more than 10,000 women secured employment in Fiscal Year 2024 with support from its career services and training programs. In total, over 25,000 women received assistance through […]
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New novel inspired by first Black female bank founder
The new historical fiction “A Right Worthy Woman” tells the story of the ambitious and unafraid woman, Maggie Lena Walker, who was determined to gain wealth for her community. Written by Atlanta-based author Ruth P. Watson, “A Right Worthy Woman” begins shortly after the Civil War in the predominantly Black Jackson Ward community in Richmond, […]
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The Atlanta Business League releases list of 100 women making a difference in their industries and communities
This list is part of the ABL’s Super Tuesday Conference celebration. By Allison Joyner Earlier this month, the Atlanta Business League (ABL) announced this year’s Women of Influence list, recognizing 100 African American women making a difference in the Atlanta metro. The Super Tuesday Conference — where the list was announced — began in 1984 […]
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WomenLead: How can we begin to level the playing field?
By Nancy Mansfield The statistics are well known: Women remain severely underrepresented in leadership positions, even though they now earn 60 percent of college and university degrees and are entering the professional workplace in greater numbers than ever. Somewhere along the way they get passed over, get stuck,or drop out. When they get to the […]
