Njera Perkins is a Culture Reporter at HuffPost, based in Los Angeles. Previously, she worked at People Magazine, POPSUGAR, and Blavity Inc. Njera also has bylines in ELLE, Teen Vogue, BET, R29Unbothered, Women's Health, SELF, Dazed and more. She is a graduate of Temple University. Njera can be reached at [email protected].
Los Angeles psychotherapist Heather Primus directs a discussion Friday at Leading Women Defined's Rising Leaders Summit in Culver City, California.When it comes to leadership, Black women always understand the assignment.
During times of great change, we step up to the plate. Against impossible circumstances, we shatter expectations. And when it comes time to pass the baton, organizations like the Leading Women Defined Foundation are there to uplift the next generation of Black women leaders who will be this country’s next guiding light., hosted by the nonprofit this weekend at a hotel in the Los Angeles area.
The Rising Leaders Summit is a prime example of what safe spaces can look like for young Black women when nurtured and elevated by peers and mentors who see what they bring to the table. Debra Lee, founder and board chair of the Leading Women Defined Foundation, sees the summit as the basis for her organization: “a space where young Black women could be supported, celebrated and inspired to claim their rightful place at every table.
Krystle Whitley, founder and CEO of Sister Blooms, speaks during a session on the importance of defining and owning your purpose, as well as how to effectively pivot when the time is right.“Too often, these women are excluded from the rooms where decisions are made, despite being some of the most impactful and innovative contributors to culture and society,” Lee says. “This program is about shifting that narrative.
She adds: “The importance of this work cannot be overstated. By investing in their growth and amplifying their voices, we are shaping the future and creating a ripple effect that will empower generations to come.”HuffPost attended this year’s Rising Leaders Summit to find answers. We asked members to reflect on their leadership styles, the importance of mentorship and their vision of Black women taking their space. Here’s how these exceptional women are making their mark.Mya O.
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