Often overlooked, Black women bear the brunt of violent crime
WEBSep 29, 2024 · WASHINGTON, D.C. — A march in the nation’s capital this past week drew thousands of crime victims and their loved ones, capturing an often-ignored reality: Women of color bear the brunt of...
‘Very rarely is it as good as it seems’: Black women in ... - CNN
WEBDec 17, 2022 · Many Black women found themselves on the “glass cliff” in 2020 when companies and public agencies scrambled to diversify their staffs and launch diversity and inclusion initiatives as the nation...
From Oprah livestream to house parties, Black women marshal
WEBSep 19, 2024 · Black women make up one of the most reliable Democratic voting blocs – with 90% of them backing Biden in 2020, according to the exit polls. Their support for the Democratic presidential nominee...
Black women struggle to find their way in a job world where ... - NBC News
WEBMar 4, 2024 · With attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives raging, Black women looking to climb the corporate ladder face a tough career landscape.
Three Days That Changed the Thinking About Black Women’s …
WEBNov 11, 2023 · Black women had disproportionately high rates of disease across a swath of ills — hypertension, diabetes, cervical cancer, to name a few.
More Black and Latina women are leading unions - AP News
WEB2 days ago · Black and Latina women are driving labor union growth in the U.S. amid a decades-long decline in membership. In 2023, Black women’s union membership rate notched a slight bump from 10.3% to 10.5%, while Latinas went up from 8.5% to 8.8%.
Inside the Three Days That Reframed Black Women’s Health
WEBDec 10, 2023 · Forty years ago, Black women convened to discuss how race affected their health, inspiring remarkable changes.
The story of Black women in politics: How we got to Kamala ... - NBC News
WEBAug 12, 2020 · Figures like Fannie Lou Hamer, Shirley Chisholm, and Barbara Jordan forged a tradition of Black women in politics. Here's how they led to Kamala Harris's rise to running mate.
Democrats Aim for a Breakthrough for Black Women in the Senate
WEBMay 16, 2024 · The Democratic Party has taken heat for not backing Black female candidates in competitive, statewide races, but in November, voters could double the number of Black women ever elected to...
‘Vengeance Feminism’ offers new narrative of Black women …
WEB4 days ago · “ Vengeance Feminism, ” a new book by National Endowment for the Humanities Professor of African American Studies Kali Gross, features previously overlooked stories of Black women who had to fight back — often quite literally — against discrimination, racial injustice, physical and verbal abuse, and other challenges.