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Shopping While Black

It was a few weeks into the New Year when I decided to stop in a store, and reward myself for the efforts of my labor in the previous year. As soon as I walked in the door I saw some clothes that I felt I would like to try on. I picked out several garments that were located near the front door of the store. Working my way back, I soon found myself overwhelmed with all of the merchandise that I had to carry. Instead of coming over to help me to the dressing room, the saleswoman responded by rema… Continue

Added by Ola Jackson on August 6, 2009 at 10:55pm — 7 Comments

Home Girl, CEO...It's A Movement!

Does the recent financial devastation make you want to exchange your own employment situation for the business that you have long dreamt of? Are you waiting to reach a magic number that will allow you to trade your job for your dream only to find that the stock market has pushed that number even further away? It is hard not to be frustrated with companies that make millions in revenue and spend it on bonuses for upper management while forcing instability on employees further down the chain of c… Continue

Added by Ola Jackson on July 15, 2009 at 9:30pm — 3 Comments

Journey through Single Motherhood

Welcome to a world of self discovery and journeys, often taken alone. My name is Missie Shealey and I will be sharing lifestyles and lessons from Solo Sisters, starting with me, myself and I. In the upcoming articles I hope to infuse you with the Good and Bad of being a Solo Sister, mom, caregiver, auntie and sisterfriend as a plain ole sista tryin’ to make life happen. Continue Continue

Added by Ola Jackson on July 29, 2008 at 4:59am — 2 Comments

Are you an Onyx Woman?

Are you an Onyx Woman? Allow us to explain. The Onyx Woman knows what she wants and she is not afraid to ask other women for help on how to get it. She doesn't just step over you to get to the top. She is willing to lift you up and take you along the journey; but only if you are willing to meet her half way. She keeps negativity at bay and she doesn't just avoid bad words, she is also in control of the thoughts that can equally block her blessings and adversely impact those who surround her. Je… Continue

Added by Ola Jackson on July 14, 2008 at 11:33am — 4 Comments

Girls, We Need to Talk! (TM)

Welcome to our new blog. This blog will address the issues that women of color face on a daily basis. Everything from racial profiling to harassment on the job, to relationships. Our first official blog will be called," Shopping While Black"

You remember how excited we all got when a national news station spent some time talking about the state of black women. We were all so excited to have a voice. We were surprised that some national entity felt compelled to spotlight our issues.
… Continue

Added by Ola Jackson on January 20, 2008 at 9:55am — 7 Comments

Girls, We Need to Talk! (TM)

Welcome to our new blog. This blog will address the issues that women face on a daily basis. Everything from racial profiling to harassment on the job, to relationships.

You remember how excited we all got when a national news station spent some time talking about the state of black women. We were all so excited to have a voice. We were surprised that some national entity felt compiled to spotlight our issues.

Well, that's were we continue. Our society spends much time addressi… Continue

Added by Ola Jackson on January 20, 2008 at 6:30am — No Comments

OWN: Onyx Woman Network...The words say it all!

Hello Ladies,

I want to introduce you to our new social networking site where women of color of like-minds can come together to share, to encourage, support and mentor one another. For those who don't know anything about OWN: Onyx Woman Network.

We started as an eight page black and white, local professional development newsletter out of Pittsburgh.
We grew into a full-blown magazine that now has national, controlled distribution. We address issues like career advancement… Continue

Added by Ola Jackson on January 16, 2008 at 7:14pm — No Comments

You are Cordially Invited to Succeed

Hello Ladies, I was pleasantly surprised to see the amount of women who came on board so soon to join forces with the (http://onyxwoman.ning.com), and we have not even been up for a week yet. The number of women of color going into business is phenomenal. Your efforts to reach out to other women shows that you really do mean business. I can tell you from experience that it is a challenge trying to do it by yourself. Having a support system is helpful, and ment… Continue

Added by Ola Jackson on October 15, 2007 at 1:00pm — 3 Comments

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A Comments from one of our readers:
Thank you for allowing a platform of expression for the Home Girl, CEO.
You and your vision are both absolutely FABULOUS!
As far As my home based business, I haven't completely taking the plunge but, I'm 90% there!

Here's my thing:
I can no longer fall victim to a work place that has not set up ample respect for the single mom! My last job wanted me to work from 4pm-1am. In my opinion, they were telling me to forget about my family, and forget about having a life and let someone else raise your child!
To me, that's truly unacceptable as well as, on the other hand, motivating.
I can't continue to do the same thing and get the same results. I think they call that "insanity", right!
For me, that was a serious wake up call. So now, I'm working through this thing called "fear" and it's been a douzie! However, I plan to succeed at all cost.
I have too! I'm not giving myself any other option and you shouldn't either.
Always remember that we come from a background of strong survivors that would do anything for the price of freedom, even risk loosing their lives.
So , on that note, lets expect to succeed. Let's plan, organize, and execute! Let's be that person that we are waiting to show up! Let's do the do! Let's make a committment to hold each other accountable for success. I'll take the stand first.

Missie Shealey

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