Black women in sports have been breaking barriers and making history for generations, from Dianne Durham becoming the first Black woman to win a U.S. national gymnastics title to Angel Reese owning the court in college basketball.
Category: This Week
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The Audacity of Mediocrity: Why Black Women Have to Work Twice as Hard and It’s Still Not Enough
Black women are tired of being expected to be exceptional in order to receive a fraction of the recognition and opportunities given to white men, and are demanding accountability and action from institutions and decision-makers.
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The Braid Debate: The Rising Costs of Hair Braiding
Braids are a cultural tradition and practical hair care solution for Black women, but the rising cost of braiding services has made them less affordable and driven many to learn how to braid their own hair.
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First Black Librarian of Congress must have term renewed by the 47th president
Dr. Carla Hayden, the first Black Librarian of Congress, faces the possibility of not having her term renewed in 2026 due to the Trump administration’s attacks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.
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Vance visits Texas-Mexico border to promote Trump’s immigration crackdown
Vice President J.D. Vance, along with two other top Trump administration officials, took an aerial tour of the border and met with law enforcement officials to highlight the Trump administration’s immigration policies, which have led to a 39% decrease in illegal border crossings.
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House GOP Budget Approval: What’s Next?
The GOP’s budget plan would provide a $4.5 trillion tax break for the rich while eliminating programs such as Medicaid, Medicare, and the SNAP benefits program, which would disproportionately affect low-income communities and increase healthcare costs for Americans.
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Al Green Accepts Consequences for Speech Disruption but Says He Will Do It Again
Congressman Al Green was escorted out of the House after disrupting President Trump’s speech, and a resolution to censure him is expected to pass, making him the first congressman to be censured for disruptions during a presidential joint session speech in recent years.
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‘We’re Not Running From Our Own House’: CBC Fights Against Trump, Musk, and Project 2025
The Congressional Black Caucus has launched a battle plan to counter President Trump, Elon Musk, and the far-right’s Project 2025, and plans to attend Trump’s address to look him in the eye and ensure that their message is heard.
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Nonprofit Orgs: Trump’s Blitz of Actions Puts Millions At Risk
Nonprofit organizations are suing the Trump administration for cutting federal funding, which they say is harming their clients and causing significant harm to Black communities.
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Black Magic at Undermain
Undermain Theatre’s production of Jarret King’s play Box is a compelling tale of a black abolitionist turned magician torn between love and fear, based on the life of Henry Box Brown, a slave who shipped himself to freedom in a box.