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Ohio Karen Facing Prison Time For Racist Threats

A Lansing, Ohio white woman is facing serious prison time after she threatened several state Representatives through voicemail.
03.18.22
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3 Black Women Who Are Breaking Barriers

Highlighting three Black women, Maia Chaka, Felecia M. Nave and Mia Schultz, who are breaking barriers and choosing to challenge…
03.08.22
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Women's History Month 2022: Celebrating Black Pioneers

In honor of Women's History Month and International Women's Day, here is a list of Black women pioneers in history…
03.08.22
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Black Women Help African Students Flee Ukraine

The changemakers told Sky News that they have now helped "more than 500 black students" to successfully flee Ukraine by…
03.02.22
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Black Women Are Making History In 2022

U.S. Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson is among an elite group of changemakers who are daring to do the…
03.21.22
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TCapri Tequila Founder Wants To Diversify Spirits Industry

Tiffany Capri Hainesworth made history as the first Black woman to solely own a tequila brand.
02.27.22
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OP-ED: For Black Women, Racism, Denial, Disrespect Persist

As Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson advances in this Supreme Court nomination and confirmation process, she will no doubt face disrespect…
02.26.22
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Forgot About Dre? He Abused Black Women, Too

From Dee Barnes to his ex-wife Nicole Young, Dr. Dre has a brutal history of domestic violence against Black women,…
02.17.22
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Delegate Sues Pro-Life Group Over Racist Email

On February 1, the first day of Black History Month, West Virginia Delegate Danielle Walker (D-Monongalia), the only Black woman…
02.17.22
Langham Boston Reopens After Construction

Susan M. Collins Makes Federal Reserve Bank History

Dr. Susan M. Collins will make history as the first Black woman to sit at the helm of a federal…
02.13.22
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Black Women In Media Exemplifies The Power Of…

Entrepreneur Judith Jacques-Laguerre founded Black Women in Media to amplify the accomplishments and celebrate the brilliance of Black women.
02.16.22
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Black Women Most At Risk Of Human Trafficking

Sex trafficking is a problem that disproportionately affects poor Black and brown women. If advocates or law enforcement tell you…
02.08.22
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Sen. John Kennedy's Racist Remark About Black Women

U.S. Senator and Judiciary Committee member John Kennedy (R-La.) said Tuesday ofJoe Biden's promise, "No. 1, I want a nominee…
02.03.22
President Trump To Name His Pick For Supreme Court Justice Opening In Primetime Address

5 Black Women Who'd Make Great SCOTUS Judges

One of these legal scholars could change the make-up of the country's highest court.
01.27.22
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Reproductive Justice Agenda Released On Roe Anniversary

With the fate of abortion access resting in the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court, Black organizers reaffirm the broader…
01.23.22
HBO's Final Season Premiere Of "Insecure"

Issa Rae, Google Team To Help Underrepresented Artists

Issa Rae’s music label Raedio has teamed up with Google to launch a program designed to support underrepresented independent artists.
01.17.22
Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene Holds Press Conference On Capitol Hill

Rep. MTG Blames Black Women After Twitter Ban

Republican Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene got her personal Twitter account permanently suspended for spreading misinformation about COVID-19. In response,…
01.03.22

Femly Wants To End Period Poverty In 2022

Femly provides all-natural products, education, and is working to increase access to feminine care products. The goal is to not…
12.31.21

'Insecure' Will Forever Be Important To Black Culture

Kudos to the show took the art of Black storytelling to another level.
12.28.21
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The Life And Legacy Of Coretta Scott King

Coretta Scott King wasn’t just the wife of an American hero, she was an icon in her own right and…
12.28.21