The 2025 Miss Black Minnesota USA Royal Court, Destiny Robinson, Anaiya Wilson, and Triasia Yon-Robinson, are inspiring change and empowerment in the Minnesota community and beyond with their excellence, resilience, and strength.
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Employment disparitiesÂ
Black Minnesotans face employment disparities due to access to higher education, systemic racism, bias in hiring and promotion decisions, and limited representation in certain sectors, but steps are being taken to address these issues through policy changes and programs.
Posted inOpinion
Black people have to be exceptional to be considered successful
Black people are redefining excellence on their terms by quitting traditional 9-to-5 jobs and seeking peace of mind, as the expectation of perfection without reward continues to disproportionately negatively impact them.
Posted inOpinion
The giving legacy of Black women
Black women have been at the forefront of philanthropy since the abolitionist movement, using their wealth, time, and resources to empower their communities and promote social change.
Posted inBooks
Five must-read horror books by Black women
Black women in horror are using the genre to expose injustice and share their stories, with books by Black women in horror authors providing an opportunity to learn about overlooked histories and the experiences of others.
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Cedereaka McHenry – 48
Cedereaka McHenry is excited to vote for a Black woman to be president, as she believes it shows how far we have come and that we are ready for change.
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Victoria Davis – 81
Kamala Harris is the first Black woman to be endorsed by the Democratic Party for President, and her candidacy is a motivating force for young women.
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Eva Morrison – 87
Eva Morrison, a black woman born in the south, is excited to support Kamala Harris as the first black female candidate for president, as she believes that Harris will bring positive change and compassion to the leadership of the nation.
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Shannan Paul
Shannen Paul, a Black woman, voted for Kamala Harris in the 2020 election, feeling that her vote was a pledge to history and a recognition of the work done by Black Women.
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Historic moment: Black women share the joy of voting for Black woman presidential candidate
Black women in Minnesota have launched the Tell Your Story series to share their experiences of voting for Kamala Harris, a Black woman presidential candidate, as a momentous and historic moment in the country’s story.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
Study confirms higher breast cancer mortality rates for Black women across all subtypes
Black women in the US face higher mortality rates from breast cancer compared to white women, with disparities present across all subtypes, and researchers suggest targeted, multilevel interventions to close the gap.
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Gaps Project works to close breast cancer mortality disparities
Monisha Washington, director of the Breast Cancer Gaps Project, is working to eliminate the 41% higher mortality rate from breast cancer among Black women by implementing innovative community-driven solutions.
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Black women rally behind Kamala Harris to save democracy after Biden steps aside
Black women leaders across the nation have united in support of Vice President Kamala Harris, raising over $1 million during a Zoom call.
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Survey finds Black adults develop unique coping skills for racism
Black adults in the United States develop distinctive coping skills to handle the chronic stress of racism, with social support, religion, avoidance, substance use, positive reframing and more.
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American Cancer Society launches VOICES of Black Women study to address cancer disparities
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 and track them for 30 years.
Posted inOpinion
The most unprotected person in America is still the Black woman
Black women are disproportionately murdered compared to white women in the United States, with the highest disparity in Wisconsin.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
Fortifying heart health within our Black communitiesÂ
Heart disease is the number-one killer of women and disproportionately affects Black women and men.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
FDA’s plan to ban hair relaxer chemical called too little, too
The FDA is considering a ban on formaldehyde in hair-straightening products, in response to rising concerns about the health effects of the chemicals.
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FDA’s plan to ban hair relaxer chemical called too little, too late
The FDA is considering a ban on formaldehyde in hair-straightening products, in response to rising concerns about the health effects of the chemicals.
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Women and minorities bear the brunt of medical misdiagnosis
‘Racial bias is baked into our culture. It’s important for all of us to start recognizing that.’