Posts Tagged ‘Black Women’
More Black and Latina women are leading unions — and transforming how they work
Black and Latina women are landing top positions at some of the biggest unions in the United States. Tackling both racism and sexism in their careers is motivating them to continue to step up as union leaders.
Read MoreABHM Book Club presents: Enslaved, Indentured, Free by Mary Elise Antoine
We will be reading Enslaved, Indentured, Free: Five Black Women on the Upper Mississippi, 1800-1850 by Mary Elise Antoine, and discussing it virtually. This book narrates the stories of four Black women—Mariah, Patsey, Courtney, and Rachel—who were born into slavery and achieved freedom in Prairie du Chien. Each woman’s journey intertwined over five years, influenced by Marianne Labuche, a free Black woman. Mariah bought her freedom, while Patsey persisted after her enslavers died. Courtney and Rachel successfully filed freedom suits, shedding light on Wisconsin’s overlooked history of slavery.
Read MoreBlack women are more likely than white women to die of all types of breast cancer
What we thought caused mortality disparities in breast cancer fatalities between white and Black women isn’t the case, according to research.
Read MoreOlympian Rebecca Cheptegei dies after being set alight by ex-boyfriend
Rebecca Cheptegei, a beloved daughter and breadwinner for her family, has died due to horrific domestic violence by a former partner.
Read More16th Annual Black Women’s Wellness Day
The Foundation For Black Women’s Wellness presents the 15th Annual Black Women’s Wellness Day. #BWWDAY is an annual health summit that informs, inspires, and empowers Black women and girls to build and sustain healthy, wellness-centered lives.
Read MoreHow Black Women Can Protect Their Peace This Election Cycle
As Kamala Harris vies for president, Black women must contend with the sexist racism it spotlights and exacerbates.
Read MoreHarris holds access to an untapped voting bloc: The Divine Nine
As a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, a Black Greek organization that is part of the “Divine Nine,” Harris has unique access to millions of members who are used to mobilizing, organizing and volunteering.
Read MoreJordan Chiles has been asked to return her Olympic bronze medal. Here’s why
After Team USA made an inquiry that bumped two Romanian gymnasts down to fourth and fifth, Jordan Chiles was bumped up to bronze status. However, the International Olympic Committee is now giving her bronze to one of the Romanian women.
Read MoreThe Biles Effect: A New Narrative on Mental Health in Sports
Simone Biles’ openness about her struggles with mental health have inspired many other Black women to seek support as well.
Read MoreTrump Falsely Accuses Harris of Deciding to ‘Turn Black’ During a Combative Panel With Black Journalists
During the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) convention, Trump falsely claimed presidential nominee and Howard University alum, Vice President Kamala Harris, decided to “turn Black.” Trump said, “. . . she was always of Indian heritage, and she was only promoting Indian heritage. I did not know she was Black until a number of years ago when she happened to turn Black, and now she wants to be known as Black.”
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