Posts Tagged ‘Black Women’
For Black Women, ‘America Has Revealed to Us Her True Self’
The complex relationship between Black women and the political landscape of the United States, particularly in the context of recent events and elections.
Read MoreSuccessful Black and Brown Women in the Workplace: Marie and Rosetta Post Show Panel
Join us on Tuesday, December 10, for an enlightening panel discussion, Successful Black and Brown Women in the Workplace. Dive deep into the unique experiences of women of color navigating professional environments often dominated by white men.
Read MoreMilwaukee’s Women of Music: Marie and Rosetta Post Show Panel
Join us for an inspiring evening at Milwaukee’s Women of Music, where we celebrate the incredible contributions of female music artists in our city. Discover how the rich legacy of music shapes their creative journeys and influences their art.
Read MoreLots of medals. Lots of skin colors. See the connection?
You can’t have it both ways. You can’t cheer on Team USA without cheering on the diversity that makes Team USA great.
Read MoreMore Black and Latina women are leading unions — and transforming how they work
Black and Latina women are landing top positions at some of the biggest unions in the United States. Tackling both racism and sexism in their careers is motivating them to continue to step up as union leaders.
Read MoreABHM Book Club presents: Enslaved, Indentured, Free by Mary Elise Antoine
We will be reading Enslaved, Indentured, Free: Five Black Women on the Upper Mississippi, 1800-1850 by Mary Elise Antoine, and discussing it virtually. This book narrates the stories of four Black women—Mariah, Patsey, Courtney, and Rachel—who were born into slavery and achieved freedom in Prairie du Chien. Each woman’s journey intertwined over five years, influenced by Marianne Labuche, a free Black woman. Mariah bought her freedom, while Patsey persisted after her enslavers died. Courtney and Rachel successfully filed freedom suits, shedding light on Wisconsin’s overlooked history of slavery.
Read MoreBlack women are more likely than white women to die of all types of breast cancer
What we thought caused mortality disparities in breast cancer fatalities between white and Black women isn’t the case, according to research.
Read MoreOlympian Rebecca Cheptegei dies after being set alight by ex-boyfriend
Rebecca Cheptegei, a beloved daughter and breadwinner for her family, has died due to horrific domestic violence by a former partner.
Read More16th Annual Black Women’s Wellness Day
The Foundation For Black Women’s Wellness presents the 15th Annual Black Women’s Wellness Day. #BWWDAY is an annual health summit that informs, inspires, and empowers Black women and girls to build and sustain healthy, wellness-centered lives.
Read MoreHow Black Women Can Protect Their Peace This Election Cycle
As Kamala Harris vies for president, Black women must contend with the sexist racism it spotlights and exacerbates.
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