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Proposed Tax Plans in the Elections 2020
Understanding the tax plans put forth by the Presidential candidates is important for two reasons—increasing your knowledge as a voter and providing insights into charitable giving in 2021 and beyond. WOC is happy to share special insights from two of our partners BNY Mellon and Wells Fargo Private Bank, WOC's financial literacy sponsor.
Meet Shea Yeleen: The Ethical Shea Butter Brand That Empowers its Makers
Founded by Rahama Wright, Shea Yeleen is committed to women’s empowerment in West Africa and the United States, through the production and sale shea butter from women-owned cooperatives.
Shea Yeleen is one of WOC’s Partner Brands.
Meet Best Face Forward Makeup Studio: A Black-Owned Beauty Brand That Celebrates Women of Color
Best Face Forward Makeup Studio is founded by WOC Advisory Committee member, Adeshola "Shola" Akintobi.
Best Face Forward Makeup Studio is one of WOC’s Partner Brands and Sponsors.
Meet the Black-Owned Makeup Brand Inspired by Dominican-American Culture
Luna Magic Beauty is founded by sister-duo, Mabel and Shaira Frías, who are inspired by their upbringings as Dominican-Americanas.
Luna Magic Beauty is one of WOC’s Partner Brands.
Equal Pay Day for Black Women and Women of Color
This year, while Equal Pay Day is March 31st, Equal Pay Day actually varies for Women of Color. Today, August 13, 2020 marks Black Women’s Equal Day.
Meet Clare: The First Black-Owned Paint Company
Clare is a black-owned, home decor company that re-imagines the paint shopping experience, founded by Nicole Gibbons. Clare is one of WOC’s Partner Brands.
Introducing Our First Wonderful Woman of WOC™: Khayriyyah MuhammadSmith
The nominations are in and now, drum roll please! WOC is delighted to present our Wonderful Woman of WOC™.
How This Black-Owned Beauty Brand Set Out to Create Clean Makeup for Black Women
Laws of Nature Cosmetics is clean and organic, black-owned beauty brand founded by Jasmine Rose. Laws of Nature Cosmetics is one of WOC’s Partner Brands.
Meet the Woman Behind Our Signature Mocktail: Lynnette Marrero, Bartender, Mixologist, and Philanthropist
Happy WOC Connections Week! As an added treat, we sent attendees the recipe to our WOC Signature mocktail, custom-designed by Lynnette Marrero. Learn all about Lynnette as we spotlight her.
WOC Virtual Launch Celebration
We want to thank those who joined us to support WOC as we celebrated, championed and supported women of color with amazing special guests and a stellar panel who discussed Workspace Sisterhood between women of color in fundraising and philanthropy.