Shattering Stereotypes - Black Women Define Themselves

My mom sent me an article today that appeared in the Washington Post, "Survey Paints Portrait of Black Women in America."

The article is part of a series.

The basis of this article, as well as subsequent articles in the series, is from a survey conducted by The Washington Post and the Kaiser Family Foundation.

It included interviews with over eight hundred Black women.

"...(it) represents the most extensive exploration of the lives and views of African American women in decades."

The findings shatter stereotypes and misconceptions.

Furthermore, the interviewees add dimension, substance and provide a more accurate assessment of "Who" the Black Woman in America is today...and what is truly important and motivating to her.

Check it out.

DIVA ON A DIME - Wealth isn't characterized by Income and Spending Alone

Last February, I posted a blog, "Meet Miss Recessionista."

It spoke to how women are "holding it down" - surviving the economic crunch, shifting priorities and doing the same (and in some cases, more) with less.

One year later, surviving in a tough economic climate is still prevalent among all consumers, but especially African-Americans.

While unemployment declined to 8.5%, African-American unemployment rose to 15.8%.

Taking nothing away from my brothers, it is fact that sisters are more actively involved and engaged in the shopping process.

To that point, there is an article, "Living Large On Less," in the February issue of ESSENCE Magazine.

The cover "tease" boasts DIVA ON A DIME - How You Can Do More With Less.

Part of an on-going series, the article examines

"...how women are spending and saving in these uncertain times. Three ESSENCE readers - a teacher, an accountant and an entrepreneur - give up the goods on how to afford the the things you love."

Check it out.