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Do you know a woman who leads with purpose, integrity, and impact?Now is the time to ensure her contributions are recognized. We are officially accepting nominations for the 2027 Onyx Woman Leadership Awards. SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION

And Still We Rise! This year, our theme is “And Still We Rise!”  We asked our honorees to reflect on how they have risen above challenges—both professionally and personally. Their responses honor the obstacles they faced, the strength they discovered, and the determination that carried them forward. "Throughout my journey, I have faced...

And Still We Rise! This year, our theme is “And Still We Rise!”  We asked our honorees to reflect on how they have risen above challenges—both professionally and personally. Their responses honor the obstacles they faced, the strength they discovered, and the determination that carried them forward. “Whether personal or professional, life will...

And Still We Rise! This year, our theme is “And Still We Rise!”  We asked our honorees to reflect on how they have risen above challenges—both professionally and personally. Their responses honor the obstacles they faced, the strength they discovered, and the determination that carried them forward. "In the midst of personal and...

And Still We Rise! This year, our theme is “And Still We Rise!”  We asked our honorees to reflect on how they have risen above challenges—both professionally and personally. Their responses honor the obstacles they faced, the strength they discovered, and the determination that carried them forward. "In the midst of personal or...

Theme: The Spirit of Leadership and Entrepreneurship At the Onyx Woman Leadership Awards, we celebrate Black women whose leadership lights the way for others. We are looking for phenomenal women who are breaking barriers, lifting their communities, and inspiring future generations. Does this sound like someone you know?Nominate her — and...

Tina Williams Brewer is an award-winning artist renowned for her story quilts that weave together symbolism, textiles, and fabrics to explore African-American history, generational healing, and the spirituality of her culture. With a career dedicated to storytelling through art, Brewer’s work captures the resilience, strength, and profound joy of...

10 Business Tips to Give Your Start-up a Boost Before you jump into entrepreneurship, there are certain things you’ll want to know in order to succeed. Here is just a summary of some of those important things you must consider before embarking on the brave journey of entrepreneurship. Granted, you’ll need...

Women Over 40: 10 Steps to Starting a Business Starting a business involves planning, making key financial decisions, and establishing a legal entity. These ten easy steps can help you plan, prepare, and manage starting your own business. Your business plan is your roadmap to success. If you fail to...

PRICING:  ARE YOU PRICING LIKE A….. CONSUMER OR A BUSINESS OWNER? One of the major obstacles we face in growing our businesses is learning HOW to ACCURATELY PRICE our product or service to make a PROFIT!  There are several factors involved in making our pricing decisions. Some factors are logical and some...

6 Mistakes to Avoid When Building Your Business For every successful business, there are just as many unsuccessful ones that started at the same time, in the same industry and with about the same capital as the successful ones. Why then did some succeed even when the playing field was...

Being in business is one thing; staying in business is something else entirely. Staying in business will be determined by how much money you bring in, how much of that you actually get to keep, and how well you manage it. At the end of the day, business is about "MONEY"....

Licensed realtor and young adult mentor Shaquanna Wilson has released a new book titled From Debt to Deeds Planner, which offers readers a cost-effective, easy-to-follow tool for creating a budget, fixing credit, and understanding the process of purchasing and paying off a home. The book also reveals surprising racial disparities among...

Many people work long and hard to get access to the right opportunity. The right opportunity can lead you in the right direction, and get you closer to your goals. So why then do people pass up opportunities in hopes that, like a bus, another will come along?  I...