by Desiree Peterkin Bell | Apr 8, 2021 | Desiree Peterkin Bell, Stories
It’s been talked about for a long time in the United States, but the concept of reparations has always generated controversy. It speaks to the idea that African Americans should be compensated — with cash payments — for the 400 years of slavery inflicted...
by Desiree Peterkin Bell | Apr 8, 2021 | Desiree Peterkin Bell, Stories
It is not news that the coronavirus pandemic has rendered many businesses bankrupt, right from global giants to struggling startups. Covid-19 has swept across all industries leaving behind a trail of joblessness, losses, and bankruptcy in its wake. The pandemic is...
by Desiree Peterkin Bell | Mar 9, 2021 | Desiree Peterkin Bell, Stories
Getting ahead in life is never easy, especially for members of groups who routinely suffer descrimination. Black women in particular have to fight for the respect they deserve. Through talent, hard work, and determination, countless women of color have found success...
by Desiree Peterkin Bell | Mar 9, 2021 | Desiree Peterkin Bell, Stories
White supremacy and racial injustices have become rampant. They have been coherent, especially by the effectiveness of social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook. The most recent and eminent encounter is George Floyd’s brutal police attack. It has...
by Desiree Peterkin Bell | Mar 9, 2021 | Desiree Peterkin Bell, Stories
Although Black women are the fastest-growing entrepreneur demographic, they get tremendously less in funding that their White male counterparts. Because of this, a group of Black female entrepreneurs came together to discuss tech entrepreneurship as well as the perks...
