News, Trends & Resources: April 20, 2022

NEWS: NPR: The legacy of ABC’s ‘Black-ish’: Presenting a Black TV family that isn’t a monolith
Did you watch last night’s finale of “Black-ish?” We did! And we got all the feels saying goodbye to the Johnson Family. Check out the article above as it explores the legacy of this groundbreaking series that showed us the power of diverse Black stories.
TRENDS: Forbes: How To Quit Your Job At 49 And Make A $6 Billion Fortune
Curious as to how an investment banker became India’s richest woman? Well, let’s show you how Nayaka did it!
NEWS: Forbes: HUD Secretary Appoints “Racial Equity Czar,” Creating Federal Template On Racial Equity
Did you know April is also National Fair Housing Month? Get a glimpse of whatBiden’s administration seeks to achieve with this one.
NEWS: ComputerWeekly.com: Oracle vaunts ME as employee experience platform geared to post-crisis workforce realities
Here ME out! This right here will put smiles on the faces of 85-87% of the global workforce, as it will serve as a complete employee experience platform, to help organizations increase employee engagement and ensure employee success.
RESOURCES: DEADLINE APPROACHING! Apply for the ESSENCE x Pine-Sol Build Your Legacy Contest.
This partnership is offering a $100,000 Legacy Award to champion Black women entrepreneurs, with registered businesses in the US. Deadline extended to April 29, 2022.