By Dawn Montgomery Political yard signs can symbolize intentions and allegiance. But this year, they’ve also symbolized betrayal. During this general election, Black women were led to believe that more […]
Tag: Black Women
Posted inFinance
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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Rest. The Revolution Black Women Need.
Black women are more likely to experience severe symptoms during menopause and other health issues due to historical and societal factors, and it is important for them to prioritize self-care and wellness practices to improve their overall health and wellbeing.
Posted inNational
Sonya Massey & the Lost Ambition of Police Reform
As Sonya Massey’s murder at the hands of now-jailed Deputy Sean Grayson makes national headlines, advocates for police reform and abolition see just how little progress has been made. A neurodivergent Black woman killed in her own home, Massey’s profile overlaps with many other victims of Anti-Black police violence. However, the horrific death of the mother of two has captured distinct attention for its encapsulation of the dangers faced by the most marginalized demographics of the country. As well as exemplifying the government’s unwillingness to make meaningful change.
Posted inThis Week
Men About the Culture: Jade Tinner Uplifts Black Men Through Safe Spaces and Opportunity
Jade Tinner founded Men About the Culture and the Men’s Brunch to empower Black men and provide them with therapeutic spaces and opportunity.
Posted inHealth
Soul Food for Thought: How Diet Disparity Impacts Black Health in America
Black chefs and community leaders are reimagining soul food classics with a focus on healthier cooking methods and ingredients, while Black vegans are advocating for plant-based eating as a form of empowerment and liberation.
Posted inOpinion
The Enduring Disrespect of Black Women in America
By New York Amsterdam News Originally appeared in Word in Black “The recent incident involving Representative Jasmine Crockett being insulted on the floor of the House of Representatives by Marjorie […]
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How Racism Limits Black Health
By Brianna Patt Racism within the healthcare system can not only impact patients, but even traumatize the Black women that work within it. Black Womens Healthcare Trauma To understand Black […]
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American Cancer Society Launches Largest-ever Study to Probe Disparities in Cancer Outcomes for Black Women
The American Cancer Society has launched the VOICES of Black Women study to investigate the disparities in cancer survival rates among Black women, aiming to enroll over 100,000 Black women aged 25 to 55 to examine the impact of medical history, lifestyle factors, and experiences of racism on cancer risk and mortality.
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Ex-Cheerleader Studying Black Maternal Crisis Dies Giving Birth
By Jennifer Porter Gore Originally appeared in Word in Black When she died during childbirth, Krystal Anderson became the latest reminder that Black women are at the center of a […]