Celebrating the Sistas Awards 2026 in Minneapolis honored seven outstanding Women of Color whose leadership and impact will be felt for generations to come.
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Families say MPD fails to protect women of color
Under gray skies on the afternoon of Oct. 30, relatives of two women, one Black, one Indigenous, gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center accusing Minneapolis police and city officials of failing to protect women of color from domestic violence. The families came seeking justice for Mariah Samuels, a 30-year-old African American mother who was […]
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Biden-Harris administration continues efforts to address gender pay gap on Equal Pay Day
The Biden-Harris administration has announced new initiatives to tackle pay gaps and support women’s economic security.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
Women of color at ‘alarmingly’ higher risk for death from breast cancer
Across the country and all demographic groups, breast cancer deaths have dropped, thanks to earlier detection. But women of color remain at higher risk for fatal outcomes.
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President-elect Biden names all-women senior communications staff
Since defeating Donald Trump, President-elect Joe Biden has so far lived up to his promise of a diverse senior staff and cabinet.
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New coalition aims to double number of women in color in tech
Twelve technology companies have teamed with Melinda Gates to form the Reboot Representation Tech Coalition which will invest $12 million in efforts to address gender diversity in tech.