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Trailblazing Georgia judge starts new chapter in retirement
After a trailblazing legal career capped by 25 years on the Georgia Court of Appeals, newly-retired judge Yvette Miller plans to indulge her passion for writing in a new way.
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Sylvia Kelley was an early advocate for women’s rights
Sylvia Kelley's lively mind kept here involved in women's rights
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Atlanta-based bodysuit line LUSCA disrupts women’s fashion through comfort
Attorney Toby Morgan tells the story of how she created her innovative, Atlanta-based apparel brand.
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Stop the presses? Savannah’s Black newspaper, the Tribune, prints on
Over its 150 year history, The Savannah Tribune, a Black-owned weekly, has overcome censorship, distribution challenges, an ill-timed closure, a legal challenge, even a fire.
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DEI pullback and decreased support hurting Black women-owned businesses
New research found that a majority of Black women entrepreneurs didn’t see a cent of 2020 diversity pledges and some are now worse off financially than before the pandemic.
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Meet the young Georgia entrepreneurs on Forbes 30 Under 30 lists
The Forbes lists featured nine people in Georgia and at least one metro Atlanta native across multiple industries.
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She built a career in film. Now her startup helps kids find dream jobs
Nearly 10 years into her career in the film industry, Meaghan Skerchock was looking for a change. A chance phone call with an aerospace engineer led her to found a startup.
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The Rest Spot brings new local wellness offering to working women
As the notoriously busy holiday season approaches, there is a new place in metro Atlanta for women to find rest and relaxation.
Beyond the game: Why girls in sports are more likely to become leaders
A recent study by the Women’s Sports Foundation found nearly 70% of women who played sports in their youth went on to hold leadership roles outside of family.
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Atlanta-area startup creates platform to help support people in tough times
SupportNow brings money, meals, volunteers and updates in one place