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‘Surviving R. Kelly’: Ending the atmosphere of acceptance
As the world watched and reacted to the Lifetime documentary series Surviving R. Kelly, it was striking to observe the public discourse on R. Kelly’s lifestyle and actions, which can best be described as horrendous, terrifying and heartbreaking. However, there seems to be an underlying theme that is missing from the conversation. That theme is […]
We must address the chlamydia epidemic among Black women
I now live in Minnesota, one of the healthiest states in the United States (U.S.), yet it is tinged with one of the highest health inequalities in the country — including sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Violence against women: never acceptable, never-ending
ccording to the United Nations Statistics Division, intimate partner violence accounts for the majority of women’s experience of abuse.
Black AIDS disparities on the rise
HIV/AIDS is no exception, with African Americans accounting for nearly half (47 percent) of all new infections in 2016.
‘Sisterhood of Survival’ event seeks to break cycle of abuse (photos)
Sexism, racism drive Black women to run for office in both Brazil and U.S.
The U.S. is not the only place where the advance of racism and misogyny in politics has spurred Black women to run for office at unprecedented levels. In Brazil, a record 1,237 Black women will be on the ballot this Sunday in the country’s Oct. 7 general election.
What Kavanaugh’s confirmation would mean for Black women
With the confirmation process underway for Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court, Black women have certainly been voicing our opposition. There’s no sugarcoating it: confirming Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court would be disastrous for Black women. To begin, Kavanaugh has made it clear that he doesn’t support the right to abortion enshrined in Roe v. Wade – though seven in 10 people in this country do, as […]
SheaMoisture founder launches $100 million fund for Black women entrepreneurs
Black women are the fastest growing demographic of entrepreneurs. The number of businesses owned by Black women grew by 322 percent between 1997 – 2015, reported American Express in its “2015 State of Women-Owned Businesses Report.” Yet, when it comes to venture capital, this is the least funded segment.
Expos put Minneapolis on the Black beauty map
And, incidentally, tap into a $445 billion industry.