Marilyn Clark is a legend and master archivist who has been preserving and sharing the history of South Dallas for decades, and is currently working to preserve the legacy of Black women in the area.
Tag: Black Women
Posted inCulture
Appropriation vs. Appreciation: Respecting Style, Beauty of Black Women
Black women’s influence on fashion and beauty is undeniable, yet their styles and culture are often appropriated and not appreciated, leading to the erasure of their contributions and the perpetuation of systemic discrimination.
Posted inHealth
15 Years On: How The ACA Shaped Reproductive Care Access
The Affordable Care Act, signed into law 15 years ago, has improved access to health insurance, lowered premiums, and covered a range of out-of-pocket costs, including reproductive health care, but its impact has been limited by institutional racism and the Hyde Amendment.
Posted inHealth
Historic Cancer Study Empowers Black Women’s Health
OWN Your Health is partnering with the American Cancer Society to support VOICES of Black Women, a first-of-its-kind study designed to uncover the social, environmental, and healthcare factors driving health disparities among Black women, who are 41% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women.
Posted inSports
She Came First: Black Women Transforming Sports
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.
Posted inWord In Black
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.
Posted inHomepage
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.
Posted inHomepage
For Black Women’s Hearts, Wear Red in Church This Sunday
National Wear Red Day, a heart health awareness event, encourages Black women to wear red to raise awareness about the higher risk of cardiovascular disease in the Black community, with churches participating all month long.
Posted inCulture
FEB 1 –Â HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH!
This year, to celebrate Black History Month, DW will share BLACK PRESS history facts that you need to know and share. Kicking this off with one of the greatest journalists […]
Posted inOpinion
Thanks, but nah…Why Black Women Are Not Ready
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.