Sojourner Truth. Harriet Tubman. Ida B. Wells. Fannie Lou Hamer. Shirley Chisholm. Kamala Harris. I celebrate you — Black women — by invoking these “she-roes” sisters who’ve made enduring freedom […]
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‘We Quit America’: Our Exit From a Country Designed to Kill Black People
By Yanique Redwood This article is excerpted and adapted from the book “We Quit America: Our Exit From a Country Designed to Kill Black People.” Quitting America was not one […]
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Meet Jasmine Robinson: Founder of Collegiate Mom Coalition
By Laura Onyeneho Jasmine Robinson’s journey from teen mom to founder of the Collegiate Mom Coalition is nothing short of extraordinary. The odds were stacked against her, but she defied […]
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A Long Overdue Truth About White Women
Let’s be real — many white women are not friends or allies to Black women. They never have been. That’s the truth, plain and simple. And as Maya Angelou once […]
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Black Women Need More Access to Free Period Products
A small blue, purple, and yellow structure sits outside the office of Mamatoto Village, a Washington, D.C., nonprofit working to improve Black maternal health outcomes in the 7th Ward, a […]
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Black-Owned Cosmetic Chemistry Company Inspires Black Girls to Pursue STEM Careers
Kristen Wells-Collins, founder of Black to the Lab, has created a STEM-based company to inspire Black girls to pursue cosmetic chemistry by bridging beauty and science, offering a Cosmetic Chemistry Activity Set and workshops to learn about branding and marketing.
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Queen of The Month: Lisa Bowman
Lisa Bowman, Vice President of Commercial Relationship Banking at Origin Bank, is a passionate advocate for financial literacy and economic empowerment, working to make financial education more accessible to underserved populations through her work with the Red Cross and affordable housing initiatives.
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Black Women Investors Are on the Rise, Driven by a Desire to Build Generational Wealth
Black Women Investors are on the Rise, Driven by a Desire to Build Generational Wealth J.P. Morgan Wealth Management’s third annual Diverse Investor Study found that 46% of Black […]
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Kalani Brown’s Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser: Strike Out Cancer
In an inspiring blend of community spirit and athletic camaraderie, Dallas Wings’ center Kalani Brown recently hosted a heartwarming breast cancer awareness fundraiser at PINSTACK bowling alley. This event, Strike […]
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The New York Liberty Wins First WNBA Title in Franchise History
The New York Liberty won their first title in franchise history, but not without controversy. In the final seconds of the fourth quarter of Game 5, a foul was called […]
