‘Yet Black women are much less likely than white women to receive mental health screening or treatment during and after pregnancy.’
The overlooked mental health component of the Black maternal mortality rate Read More
‘What we will see over the next few years is an increase in the maternal mortality rates particularly for Black and Brown women.’
What the repeal of Roe v. Wade may mean for Black women Read More
‘Black women seem to be overshadowed contributions to me in the Title IX era.’
Title IX still a work in progress, especially for Black women Read More
Minnesota will likely be an island in the Midwest for abortion seekers for the foreseeable future as the Supreme Court decided on June 24 to strike down Roe v. Wade.
Minnesotans react to SCOTUS decision to strike Roe v. Wade Read More
Regardless of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, AG Ellison pledges to uphold the Minnesota constitution which protects a woman’s right to an abortion.
Attorney General Ellison: No one will be prosecuted in Minnesota for a legal abortion Read More
Join us this weekend for two BeyoncĂ© Mass events. This groundbreaking service uses the music and life of BeyoncĂ© as a tool to cultivate an empowering conversation about Black womenâtheir …
Beyoncé Mass Read More
For tennis superstar Serena Williams, giving birth to her baby was a test for how loud and how often she would have to call out before finally being heard.
Serena Williamsâ message to medical professionals: listen to Black women Read More
This yearâs Womenâs Final Four in Minneapolis is being orchestrated by a significant number of women, especially Black females.
Black women prominent roles in âimmersiveâ Final Four TV experience Read More
Millions of women in the U.S. will attest, hair loss is no laughing matter.
What is alopecia and why do certain forms of it disproportionately affect Black women? Read More
Black women led organizations have continued their rallies in support of D.C. Circuit Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson as a Senate Judiciary Committee considers her confirmation.
Black women, civil rights groups join rallies for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation Read More
Minnesota has become the first state in the nation to launch a panel to tackle the disproportionately high number of missing and murdered Black women and girls.
Minnesota launches the nation’s first-ever task force on missing Black women, girls Read More
Black women are typically diagnosed at a younger age and diagnosed at a later stage of illness compared to White women.
Know Your Girls: Steps to reduce disproportionate breast cancer deaths among Black women Read More
âWe have got to start looking out for our Black girls.’
MSR forum breaks the silence on domestic violence Read More
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, six local organizations have joined forces to raise awareness in an upcoming event ‘Breaking the Silence.’Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Six local organizations unite to shine a light on domestic violence Read More
Benita Robinson is dedicated help connect African American women to breast cancer screenings so that they can live long, healthy lives.
A daughterâs purpose: love, legacy, and the fight against breast cancer Read More
Brain scans of Black women who experience racism show trauma-like effects, putting them at higher risk for future health problems
Black women who experience racism show trauma-like effects in brain scans Read More
‘Iâm the owner of a building that will be turned into an incubator space for Black women entrepreneurs…’
Building an alliance of wealth among Black women Read More
‘The larger discussion is this: Everybody knows how vulnerable Black women are in the workplace…’
Taylor flap exposes âtoxic culture of biasâ against Black women Read More
The journey of Dr. Brewer began in the Black church in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her upbringing in the church provided her with a spiritual foundation and a deep sense of servitude.
Dr. LaPrincess Brewer: âWhen one suffers, we all sufferâ Read More
Highlighting Black women power players in Hollywood.
Celebrating Womenâs History Month: A salute to powerful Black women in Hollywood Read More