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...
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%.
Harris’ Emphasis on Maternal Health Care Is Paying Dividends With Black …
WEBOct 2, 2024 · The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say Black women are three times as likely to die from pregnancy-related complications as white women. The disparity is driven in part by differing access to quality health …
3 Black women aim for historic Senate wins in 2024: 'My intention …
WEBFeb 25, 2024 · Black women candidates eye historic Senate wins in 2024. Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/The Washington Post via Getty Images, FILE. By Julia Cherner, Rachel Scott, and Benjamin Siegel. February 25, 2024, 9:09 AM. More than 2,000 people have served in the U.S. Senate since it was established in 1789.
‘Vengeance Feminism’ offers new narrative of Black women …
WEB5 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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.