Posts Tagged ‘Black Women’
Kehinde Wiley Takes on Women in New Portraits
One artist known for larger-than-life artistic juxtapositions of urban communities to break down tropes now focuses on Black women.
Read MoreBlack breast cancer survivors report not getting enough information
A study finds that Black women with breast cancer are not offered information or the chance to join trials for new medications and treatments.
Read MoreBlack Women Struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Black women who served in the armed forces face unique mental challenges that can cause PTSD, says research.
Read MoreJane Bolin-The First Black Female Judge
Jane Bolin’s birth heralded changes in law and justice in New York and around the country that continue to this day.
Read MoreA New Study Shows Cervical Cancer Virus Harder To Clear In Black Women
The common STI that causes cervical cancer is more pernicious in Black women than women of other races according to research.
Read MoreHappy Birthday, Aretha Franklin, Lisa Gay Hamilton, Tony Cade Bambara, and Debi Thomas!
Celebrate March 25th, a day when these talented and fierce Black women were born.
Read MoreIn Honor of International Women’s Day, We Remember Madame CJ Walker
From her cosmetics line to her activism and philanthropy, Madame CJ Walker deserves all the recognition she receives.
Read MoreLet’s Celebrate Women!
Today (2/29) is a “bridge” day between Black History Month and the month in which the world observes International Women’s Day (3/8). To celebrate, ABHM brings you two powerful videos. A powerful recitation by Alfre Woodard of Sojourner Truth’s speech, “Ain’t I a Woman?” (from YouTube)
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