Posts Tagged ‘Black Women’
A More Abundant Share — The Future Of Food Is Black
From: The Huffington Post: Black Voices Authored By: Shakirah Simley In the article “A More Abundant Share – The Future Of Food Is Black,” Shakirah Simley explains how food symbolizes deep cultural connections, generational ties to family, and acts as a symbol of power. The good food movement is the idea that, “In a very…
Read MoreAttending College Doesn’t Close Wage Gap and Other Myths
From: The Root (February 6, 2017) Written By: Kirsten West Savali In a recent post, “Attending College Doesn’t Close Wage Gap and Other Myths Exposed in New Report,” Kirsten West Savali exposes the sad truths from a study published titled, “Asset Value of Whiteness” that unravels the relationship between race, class, and education. She writes: “Demos and…
Read MoreMy Friend Married the Maintenance Man
It’s a fact that African-American women far outnumber their male counterparts in higher education. D.S. Coleman, a writer for The Root, discusses the dilemma of dating for black women and the impact of the dynamics of their relationships. She presents some statistics that provide context to why this makes dating a complex world to navigate for African-American women.
Read MoreWar on Drugs – or War on Blacks?
The War on Drugs that began in the 1980s has led to an explosive mass incarceration of African Americans. This exhibit examines how and why.
Read MoreDon’t Label Me Gay or African-American
Raven Symone discusses how labeling is a serious issue and how she doesn’t appreciate today’s society labeling her and her lifestyle choices.
Read MoreHow Race, Gender And Fatigue Have Affected The Coverage Of Renisha McBride’s Death
The combination of sexism and racism has a real impact on Black women as exemplified by the silence around Renisha McBride’s death.
Read MoreFor African-American Women—and All Women—Let’s Make Every Day Equal Pay Day
Black women make just 64 cents for every dollar earned by their white male counterparts and we need better policies and leaders to change this.
Read MoreAlice Coachman, first black woman to win Olympic gold medal dies
A trailblazing athlete is honored upon her death. High jumper Alice Coachman was the first Black woman to win an Olympic gold medal.
Read More63 Abducted Females Escape Extremists In Nigeria
More than 60 women and girls escaped captivity by Islamic extremists while their captors were busy with an attack.
Read MoreSingle mother graduates from UCLA with three degrees
Deanna Jordan eared dual bachelor’s and a master’s degrees from UCLA after starting at a community college.
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