The moment you hear her voice, you’ll instantly realize that you’re in the presence of a woman living in her purpose and on purpose, committed to unapologetically chasing it every day with […]
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Brittney Griner Reveals Harrowing Russia Experience, Life After Release in New Book
By ReShonda Tate Originally appeared in Word in Black Griner talks focusing on mental health, advocacy, and life after detainment in her new book. Brittney Griner, the perennial WNBA All-Star, […]
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Black Women’s Hair Loss: The Impact of Hairstyles and the Quest for Scalp Health
Black women are more likely to experience traction alopecia due to high tension hairstyles like tight braids, slick back buns, tight ponytails, etc., which can be detrimental for Black women who hold their hair with spiritual and cultural significance.
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A Tangled Web: Food Equity, Environmental Racism, and Reproductive Health in Black Communities
April is National Minority Health Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minority communities and reducing health disparities. In the United States, women in communities of color are left with unequal birthrights, as a history of systemic racism threatens their reproductive health.
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Biden Issues Executive Order to Propel Women’s Health Research Forward
President Biden signed an executive order to prioritize women’s health research and innovation, highlighting the need to bridge existing gaps in biomedical research that have left women underrepresented and their health needs insufficiently understood.
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A Woman of the People
Christie K. Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to equipping historically disadvantaged communities with the tools they need to succeed in business, and is led by Christie K. Moore, a former FBI forensic scientist and funeral industry entrepreneur.
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She Reps: Brittney Collins
That’s A Wrap And More was established in January 2019 by Brittney Collins, founder & owner. Living in Euless, Texas; Collins was able to share her gift with all of […]
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She Reps: Kaye Flewellen
Kaye Flewellen is a Baylor University graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications/Public Relations, Salon Owner, Stylist, Author, Community Activist and Motivational Speaker. Building on her stellar career […]
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She Reps: Shantel Watkins
Bursting with an unwavering passion for empowering young girls to appreciate their inherent worth and embrace their inner beauty, Shantel Watkins, the spirited Founder and CEO, brought Princess Paradise Mobile […]
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The 25 best cities for Black women to flourish financially
By Erin C. Perkins Where can Black women feel supported and flourish financially? When posed that question, Dr. Lori Martin, a professor of African and African American studies and sociology […]