Mentorship

Black Women Shifting History: Tola Lawal’s Gyrl Wonder is Changing the Way Young Black Women Get Seen

The nonprofit’s inaugural Women of Impact Gala honored Gayle King, Jordan Chiles, and more and proved that access, exposure, and investment can turn one woman’s vision into generational change.
03/20/2026

Nate Parker Named Ambassador of Reach Back Campaign

The activist will join the Concerned Black Men initiative.
03/31/2015
What's at Stake, National News, Vanache, Role Models, Mentors, Mentorship
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Vanache Talks Chasing Real Role Models

Artist talks about searching for a mentor.
03/09/2015

Intel Awards $10,000 Donation to Code Fever at Leading Women Defined

The award follows announcement of new diversity initiative.
03/05/2015
It's Time for a Fresh Perspective

9 Signs You Need to Fire Your Mentor

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It's Time for a Fresh Perspective

9 Signs You Need to Fire Your Mentor

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What's at Stake, Black Men, National News, Mentorship, Mentoring, Kori Jackson, Friends of Island Academy, WAS: 60
1:08

Kori Jackson: 'I'm Lucky That I Wasn't Just a Statistic'

Mentor encourages other young men to follow their passions.
02/16/2015
News, National, Politics News, Barack Obama, Department of Justice, NAACP, Urban League, 100 Black Men of America, Discrimination
3:12

Are Black Groups Too Small to Play for Big Money?

Community groups were once excited about the chance to get funding for mentorship programs, until the rules suddenly changed.
05/15/2014
job interview, seasonal hiring, employment

Do You Have Mentors and Sponsors?

How to pick people to help you up the corporate ladder.
05/15/2013