Black women voters have no interest in engaging with the Trump administration, as they are tired of the opposition’s unrepentant racism and the majority of white voters voting for Trump.
Category: Women
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Racial Microaggressions Linked to High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
A new study has found that racial microaggressions experienced by pregnant women of color in healthcare settings can trigger a rise in their blood pressure, increasing the risk of health conditions linked to maternal mortality.
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Black Women’s Eating Disorders Are Not ‘White Girl Problems’
Alishia McCullough’s book “Reclaiming the Black Body — Nourishing the Home Within” aims to raise awareness of eating disorders in Black communities, highlighting the impact of racism, stress, and anti-Black racism on Black women and femmes’ bodies.
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Why Black Women Need to Find Their Dopamine
Black women are encouraged to find their dopamine by prioritizing joy, pleasure, and self-care, in order to counteract the unique stressors they face and improve their physical and mental health.
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New Kid On the Block… With an Old Bag Of Tricks
Jess Washington, the new Publisher of Dallas Weekly, is using her social capital to collaborate with local entities and draw new readers to the publication, while also focusing on the publication’s legacy as the #1 news source for Black Dallas.
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Allies or Foes? A Look at Race Relations Between Women Voters
White women voted for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, prompting Black women to question their alliance and solidarity, and to focus on protecting themselves and their community.
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Autoimmune Disease Research Could Help Millions
Stanford University researchers have found that a faulty genetic molecule could be responsible for the immune system misidentifying healthy tissue as a threat, potentially leading to better treatments for autoimmune diseases that disproportionately affect women, particularly Black women.
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Lifting Up the ‘She-Roes’ of Faith
Dr. Nancey Jackson Johnson and Dr. Michelle Boone-Thornton were among 25 women honored at the Trailblazers and Unsung She-Roes Awards Gala in Washington, D.C. for their leadership in a profession dominated by men.
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The Black Reverse Migration and the Future of the South
Black Americans are returning to the South in the New Great Migration, seeking opportunities, family, and culture, and reshaping the region with their political power and cultural legacy.
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It’s Not Just You: Sugar Is Addictive
Sugar addiction is a real and harmful phenomenon, with Black Americans consuming nearly 80 grams of added sugar daily, and the food industry is complicit in creating this addiction by hiding sugar in everyday foods.