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Wicked Truths: How Elphaba’s Story Exposes the Pet-to-Threat Cycle for Women of Color
As I watched Wicked for Good, I was reminded of so many themes I’ve seen play out for women of color in the workplace. This is the first blog in a series where I’ll explore moments from the film and the real-life experiences of Black and Brown women navigating workplaces that were never designed with us in mind.
Vanity Jenkins
3 days ago3 min read


The Case for Not Locking In
It’s October, so in business, that means the year is pretty much over (cue the “let’s circle back on this next year” emails). It’s the season when many companies attempt to push through as many projects and deliverables as possible, trying to power through despite teams being burned out and lacking the resources to succeed. But what if there was a different way? What if, instead of letting the end of the year mantra be “power through” we just let it be? Western culture, White
Nina Rodgers
Oct 223 min read


An Ode to D’Angelo: A Life Authentically Lived
For me, the world still hasn’t resumed motion since Michael Eugene Archer left it on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. The artist globally known as D’Angelo was more than just an entertainer. He was a gifted musician, and above all, one proud of who he was as a Black man. And as I grew into my own identity as a Black woman, educator, practitioner, and mother, D’Angelo and his music and influence were there at every turn. What I admired most about D’Angelo were perhaps the things th
Nina Rodgers
Oct 193 min read


Someday We’ll All be Free: Assata Shakur & Freedom for Women of Color
Last week, we lost one of my sheroes, the indomitable Assata Shakur. Assata became an icon and symbol for Black liberation after escaping...
Nina Rodgers
Oct 63 min read
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