Harriette 's Articles

How to Raise a Giving Child

The author named her daughter after her famously generous grandmother. But that was just a start.

Tracy Reese: Fashion's First Lady

After her Spring 2013 show, the designer talks inspiration, Michelle Obama's DNC dress and more.

My Time With Elizabeth Catlett

Meeting the artist, who passed away on Monday, and buying her iconic work Sharecropper was life-altering.

Need a Mentor? Don't Ask

The best way to find an adviser is first to develop a relationship that is mutually beneficial.

Sibling Revelry

The author's sister Stephanie Cole Hill is one of the few African-American leaders in her industry.

Hot Trends From Fashion Week 2012

Leather, fur and retro chic are just some of the looks that ruled the runway for the fall season.

Fashion Week's Message-Driven Kickoff

The biannual New York event started with a fashion-art expo and a talk about black women's images.

Why 'Stick Fly' Is Must-See Theater

Set in Martha's Vineyard, the Broadway play takes a stereotype-free look at black family life.

The Value of Endings

A relationship -- whether it's professional or romantic -- should end as gracefully and carefully as it began. In the age of Facebook, that's not always the case.

Life Lessons Courtesy of Elizabeth Edwards

In many ways, Elizabeth Edwards' life played out like a very public soap opera: the loss of a child, infidelity, terminal illness, baby-mama drama. She handled the drama with dignity. We should all take note.