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Fawn Weaver shared her life hack to being successful at the 2024 #PowerWomensSummit in New York City. https://lnkd.in/egQnTc_x

South African superstar Tyla won her first MTV Video Music Award on Wednesday night and used her acceptance speech to educate the global music industry about the rich diversity of African music.

Following the success of her second album, SOS, SZA has continued to dominate the R&B scene.

Honored to kick off the Congressional Black Caucus’ 53rd ALC with the Black Professionals in International Affairs - BPIA network, both as a ForbesBLK community partner and a corporate advisory council member. The event was attended by over 150 Black congressional members, ambassadors, emissaries, professionals, and humanitarian leaders, all making a positive global impact. To my surprise, many of the remarkable individuals I met are not only part of ForbesBLK, but also eager to become more engaged as a result of our involvement. Thank you to President Alexandria J. Maloney, MPA, Watsica, Ethel, and my BPIA family for their collaboration, which highlighted the significant impact and influence we can achieve when we come together. #BlackExcellenceMeetsBridgerton #BPIA

n Wednesday night, Eminem made his anticipated return to the VMA stage, performing two new tracks—“Houdini” and “Somebody Save Me.”

It is reasonable to conclude that among all television networks, MTV experienced a particularly mutually beneficial, yet complex relationship with Michael Jackson.

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Since 1984, MTV’s Video Music Awards have set the stage for artists to break boundaries and deliver genre-shifting performances.

In a historic face-off, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris took to the stage in Pennsylvania in a fiery debate for the Oval Office, laying out their sharply contrasting vi...

The Feminization Of Wealth: Rewriting The Narrative For Women Investors: The landscape of wealth is undergoing a profound transformation, with women increasingly becoming the primary custodians of financial assets. This shift, often referred to as the or "feminization of wealth" as coined by Ellevest, is not just a passing trend—it’s a seismic shift in the financial world. As women continue to outlive men, inherit wealth, and make critical financial decisions, it's crucial to understand how they approach investing, the challenges they face, and the misconceptions that still stubbornly persist. According to a report by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), women now control 32% of the world’s wealth, totaling a staggering $72 trillion. This figure is expected to grow at a rate of 7% annually, outpacing the overall growth of global wealth. And with women living, on average, five to six years longer than men, they are often left as the primary financial decision-makers, inheriting wealth from their spouses. But here’s the kicker: the transition from dual-income households to single-income or widowhood often reveals shocking gaps in financial planning. A study by UBS found that 74% of widows and divorcees discovered negative financial surprises after taking control of their finances. This statistic is a loud wake-up call for better financial education and preparation for women, many of whom were not the primary financial planners during their marriages. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gBRkj2N5