Posts Tagged ‘Black Women’
At The CBC Conference, Black Women Sound The Alarm On Jobs And Economic Security
At the Congressional Black Caucus Conference, leaders and advocates sound the alarm on job loss and economic instability facing Black women.
Read MoreIn a Texas prison, Kwaneta cultivated a menopause support network from scraps of paper
After dealing with menopause while incarcerated, one woman is fostering community, education, and resources for others like her.
Read MoreICE detained Kentucky State basketball player as she prepared to travel to tournament
Kentucky State University women’s basketball player from Senegal was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in early August.
Read MoreThe Black women who choose to have children on their own: ‘We’re going in eyes open’
With growing support networks online and in person, these moms say they’re changing the narrative around Black single motherhood. These single moms by choice (SMBC) encounter difficulties family-building and rely on their communities for support.
Read MoreHow Black Women’s Equal Pay Day Underscores A Wage Gap That Continues To Persist
Data from the NWLC shows Black women earned 65 cents for every dollar white men made in 2024, underscoring the persistent racial wage gap.
Read MoreThe civil-rights activists planned to change the world, not just the country
When people think of the Civil Rights Movement, they often think of leaders like MLK, ignoring women and grassroots efforts working toward equality.
Read MoreTaylor Rooks went back home to Georgia and changed lives with $2 million in medical debt relief
The sports journalist started a foundation to helpnd underserved communities like her hometown in Georgia.
Read MoreAfter 50 Years, A Black Woman Developer Is Reclaiming Land Taken From Her Community
With just 0.1% of developers being Black women, Anyeley Hallov’a is building on her own terms and bringing resources back to the community
Read MoreBayou Barbie Got Her Dream House: Now We Pray No Black Woman Catches A Fever
An angel’s dream has been fulfilled now that Angel Reese, the former Chicago Sky star, is headed to the Atlanta Dream.
Read MoreFor Black Women, the Oscars Are About More Than Best Picture
The contrast between “Sinners” and “One Battle After Another” shows how Hollywood narratives shape policy, power, and whose lives are valued.
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