Posts Tagged ‘Black Women’
World AIDS Day: Black Women & HIV: A Critical Conversation
Join Lighthouse Foundation for their 4th Annual #WorldAIDSDay Commemoration on 12/1 at Gallery Guichard in Bronzeville. Every year, they unite their community to honor lives lost, celebrate our resilience, and raise awareness about the ongoing impact of HIV/AIDS. This year’s event features afternoon tea, critical conversations, and a panel conversation with local leaders that will…
Read MoreThis Breathwork Expert Is Helping Us Breathe Easier In A World That Places Undue Burdens On Black Women
J Marie is advocating for breathwork as a powerful tool for healing and empowerment among Black women, highlighting its benefits for mental health and wellness. Through her programs, she aims to create a supportive community that nurtures self-expression and promotes holistic well-being.
Read MoreHoward women’s soccer wins first NEC conference title, qualifies for NCAA tournament
The AFRO highlights Howard University’s women’s soccer team as they make history by participating in the NCAA tournament for the first time
Read More‘Beautiful pots enhance humanity’: Magdalene Odundo on her quest to make the perfect pot
Kenya born artist discusses her artistic journey from being raised on apartheid orientated education to her rise to the mainstream for her ceramic pots.
Read MoreFor 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.
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