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Howard University Given $1M For Women’s Leadership Center

Howard University received a $1 million gift for the creation of a women’s leadership center.
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2020 Election Supermajority Hosts Supercharge: Women All In

Eva Longoria: Latinas Are The 'Real' Election Heroes

Eva Longoria is under fire for saying Latinas, not Black women, are the voters who should be recognized the most…
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Black Women Politicians Who Paved Way For Kamala

African Americans have endured many hurdles to political power in the U.S., among them slavery, Jim Crow and disenfranchisement. Black…
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Black Women Running For Office In Historic Numbers

Black women have made strides in the political space, but Glynda C. Carr, President and CEO of Higher Heights, says…
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New Biden Ads Target Black Voters Before Election

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris' presidential campaign released a trio of new ads targeting all Black voters, especially Black women,…
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Breaking Down The Political Power Of Black Woman

NewsOne's ongoing conversation about the intersection of politics and race joins the necessary discussion about Black Woman Power and the…
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2020 13th Annual Essence Black Women In Hollywood Awards Luncheon - Red Carpet

Marsai Martin Creating Series About Influential Black Women

Marsai Martin is developing a new series about influential Black women.
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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.
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Black Women Pen Scathing Open Letter To Trump

Thousands of Black women leaders penned a scathing open letter to Trump emphasizing his shortcomings when it comes to Black…
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#TheBlackBallot Vice Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris Addresses Virtual DNC From Delaware

Kamala Harris Accepts VP Nomination

Kamala Harris paid a moving tribute to Black women while accepting her nomination to be Democrats' candidate for vice president…
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The Misogynoir Attacks Against Kamala Harris, Explained

A racist and sexist cartoon against the potential vice president is the latest in demeaning commentary.
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Raising And Keeping Capital For Black Women Entrepreneurs

If you're a Black woman starting a business, you may want to check for Shelly Bell, the founder of Black…
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Black Women Joe Biden Is Considering For Veep

The conventional wisdom has been that the Democratic nominee needs not just a woman as a running mate but a…
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Calls Grow Louder For Black VP

Calls for Joe Biden to select a Black woman to be his vice-presidential running mate were being amplified as the…
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Chance The Rapper Criticizes J. Cole's Controversial Song

The North Carolina rapper releases a track supposedly aimed at Chicago spitter Noname.
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Timeline Of Police Brutalizing Black Women In America

Breonna Taylor’s story is reminiscent of countless others, and reflects a long-standing pattern: For decades, Black women have been targets…
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Student Banned From Graduation Because Of Braids

Gladewater High School's dress code is slammed.
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SC Rep. James Clyburn Announces Endorsement For Presidential Candidate

Biden Seemingly Paving Way For A Non-Black VP

Folks in his corner, like Rep. Jim Clyburn, aren't pushing for a Black woman.
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DNC Holds IWillVote Gala In Atlanta

Does Biden Really Need A Black Woman VP?

Stacey Abrams made a compelling case for why Joe Biden picking a Black woman running mate is a smart move…
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Biden Won't Promise Black Running Mate

Joe Biden's moment of candor ran contrary to the presumptive narrative that he was intent on selecting a Black woman…
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