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Linda Chavers
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Lecturer and Freelance Writer, Freelance
Boston, Massachusetts
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Biography
Linda Chavers is a writer. After graduating magna cum laude from New York University (Gallatin School of Individualized Study) in 2004 she worked in journalism and publishing before earning her doctorate in African and African American Studies at Harvard University where she currently teaches as a lecturer. She grew up in Washington, DC and misses it dearly. Chavers continues to write broadly in nonfiction, memoir and poetic prose form. She is currently working on a memoir and a novel. Both concern intergenerational trauma and the power of black mothers. She lives in Chelsea, MA with her mother and her rambunctious West Highland Terrier, Biggie Smalls.
Academia, Literature Black and Women’s Issues, Social Movements Health, Pop Culture
Content
If you’re not part of the conversation at work, you’re not on the path to success - The Boston Globe
By Linda Chavers| The Boston Globe Verified In 2004, I was a recent college graduate working at The New York Times Magazine as an editorial assistant. At 22 years old, I was wide-eyed at the amazing opportunity. So wide-eyed it took me a while to notice the imperfections of such a hallowed space. Mainly, I was struck by some of the complaints of my more senior female colleagues, including those in leadership.
By Linda Chavers| NewsBreak@ “This motherfucker right here,” I muttered to myself earlier this summer, when I had some spotting the week after what I thought had been the end of my period. Those of us who menstruate know that feeling. I’m starting here, but I could just as easily start 17 years ago when I was first diagnosed with multiple sclerosis following a year of futile appointments repeating what I already knew — this requires further examination, this requires more testing, have you considered more psychotherapy?
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Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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