Posts Tagged ‘Black Women’
Chemical hair straighteners linked to higher risk of uterine cancer for Black women, study shows
Using chemical hair straighteners like those used by some Black women can drastically increase the risk of uterine cancer.
Read MoreAhead of the midterms, Black women voters most concerned about cost of living, poll shows
A recent survey of voters ahead of the midterm election shows that Black women are worried about the economy.
Read MoreAfter years of straightening my hair, I stopped trying to hide my Black roots
Like many Black people, Zakiya Dalila Harris deciding to allow her hair to go au naturel was both an intimidating and empowering move.
Read MoreBlack women winning at the 2022 Emmys is more than just a monumental moment in Hollywood
The Emmys show that Black women are finally getting the recognition they deserve, which will hopefully encourage more support in the future.
Read MoreBefore Serena, There Was Althea
While Serena Williams shone in the tennis spotlight like no Black woman athlete before her, racism has overshadowed Althea Gibson’s talents.
Read MoreAll-Black women crew operates American Airlines flight from Dallas in honor of trailblazer Bessie Coleman
100 years after Bessie Coleman became the first Black woman to earn her pilot’s license, America Airlines honored her with a flight.
Read MoreAdvice For Black Women, From A Black Woman — It’s Time To Take Care Of Your Heart
One doctor wants to ensure that Black women prioritize their heart health even if the rest of the world overlooks health disparities.
Read More‘An unspoken epidemic’: Homicide rate increase for Black women rivals that of Black men
The Guardian analyzed CDC homicide reports to reveal a crisis impacting Black women and girls that is often overlooked by officials.
Read MoreTracee Ellis Ross Partners With Non Profit To Support Black Women-Owned Businesses
Actress and activist Tracee Ellis Ross has joined forces with nonprofit Buy From A Black Woman to put products by Black women into H&M stores.
Read MoreFirst Black female sheriff in Louisiana inaugurated
Susan Hutson made history twice in December when she became the first woman elected to serve as sheriff in New Orleans, and the first African American.
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