For nearly three years, I’ve taught an exercise class every Monday morning at 9. It’s a high-intensity interval training class. We jump, crunch, run in...[Read More]
All posts by Kassaundra Shanette Lockhart
As a child and teenager, I grew up frequenting the campuses of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). Winston-Salem State University and North Carolina A&T...[Read More]
Beauty & AgingEducationGeneralHealth and SafetyHealth, Wellness, and PreventionMental HealthReproductive HealthSelf CareSelf CareSenior Issues
Ladies, we’ve got to have a talk. There’s a phenomenon going on that’s not getting enough attention and a lot of women my age are...[Read More]
Family IssuesGeneralHealth and SafetyHealth, Wellness, and PreventionMental HealthSelf CareSelf Care
I’m sure we’ve already heard the phrase before: There are two things in life that are certain – death and taxes. This is a point...[Read More]
In December 2019, Women Advance will be rerunning some of our favorite stories during the year. There are too many amazing stories to highlight, but...[Read More]
In December 2019, Women Advance will be rerunning some of our favorite stories during the year. There are too many amazing stories to highlight, but...[Read More]
Disabilities & AbleismFamily LeaveGeneralHealth and SafetyHealth, Wellness, and PreventionLivable WagesMental HealthMental HealthPaidLeaveNCPolitics/Public PolicySelf CareWorking Families
Every year in the United States, 1 in 5 adults will experience mental illness. For those who seek treatment, their success in overcoming or navigating...[Read More]
Civil RightsCivil RightsCommunity Issues & VolunteeringCriminal JusticeCultural ResourcesEducationFamily IssuesGeneralJuvenile JusticeLeadershipPolitics/Public PolicyPoverty IssuesRacial Justice/EquityWomen to Watch
When Satana Deberry left her hometown of Hamlet, NC to pursue higher education at Princeton University, her purposeful plan didn’t include the words District Attorney...[Read More]
I work for me. In 2015, I decided to quit my job and bet on myself. It was a risky move but it was one...[Read More]
Civic EngagementCommunity Issues & VolunteeringGeneralMental HealthPeacePoverty IssuesSelf CareSelf CareSenior Issues
One thing I know for sure right now is that it can be a challenge to remain hopeful in this world with all that is...[Read More]