Black Author, New Book “Overqualified. Overworked. Overlooked.”

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Black Author Announces Forthcoming Book “Overqualified. Overworked. Overlooked.”

In a professional culture that rewards performance while punishing humanity, certified confidence coach, author, and anti-trafficking activist Deondriea Cantrice is asking a question many high achievers are afraid to voice: What if winning at work is costing us ourselves?

Her forthcoming book, Overqualified. Overworked. Overlooked: How to Win Without Losing Yourself, scheduled for release in February 2026, confronts the silent crisis facing professionals who appear successful on paper yet feel depleted, unseen, and disconnected internally. The book is a bold examination of what happens when ambition is weaponized, confidence is slowly eroded, and excellence becomes a liability rather than a shield.

Actress Dawnn Lewis’ Foundation Sponsors Elementary STEM Clubs for Underserved Chicago Students

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Award-Winning Actress Dawnn Lewis’ A New Day Foundation Sponsors Elementary STEM Clubs for Underserved Chicago Students

Frost Equity Initiative, a Los Angeles-based STEM education nonprofit, is expanding access to high-quality elementary STEM programs thanks to funding from A New Day Foundation, founded by award-winning actress, musician, producer, and activist Dawnn Lewis.

With support from A New Day Foundation, Frost Equity Initiative launched STEM Clubs for 2nd–5th grade students at Ida B. Wells Elementary School and Woodlawn Community Elementary School in Chicago, Illinois, providing students with 30 hours of hands-on STEM instruction during the fall 2025 semester. The program delivered hands-on, age-appropriate lessons in computer science fundamentals, physics, and artificial intelligence, designed to build curiosity, confidence, and foundational technical skills.

The artificial intelligence curriculum introduced students to emerging concepts such as computer vision and machine learning, culminating in students designing and creating their own games. For Woodlawn Community Elementary School, this initiative marked the first STEM program in the school’s history, representing a milestone for both students and staff.

Black-Owned Luxury Salon and Wellness Spa in DC Setting a New Standard of Inclusive Beauty

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Founder of Black-Owned Luxury Salon and Wellness Spa Setting a New Standard of Inclusive Beauty in Washington, DC

Ngina Thomas, the Founder and CEO of Studio Chique, a Black-owned luxury salon and wellness spa in the heart of Washington, DC, is redefining the beauty landscape with an elevated, exclusive experience that seamlessly blends expert hair care, holistic wellness, and refined indulgence.

Thomas, a trailblazing entrepreneur who built her business with unwavering faith and courage, created Studio Chique as a testament to purpose-driven leadership. Guided by conviction and resilience, Ngina transformed her vision into a premier luxury destination—creating a space where beauty, wellness, and empowerment intersect. Her leadership has positioned Studio Chique as both an industry standout and a source of inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs.