Posts Tagged ‘Black Women’
Black Women Are Murdered 6 Times More Than White Women
Research from Columbia University confirms what many people know: Black women are more likely to be murder victims than white women.
Read MoreRepublicans work to recruit female and minority candidates even as they criticize diversity programs
While the Republican Party has consistently opposed D.E.I. programs, they are still working to recruit members who will appeal to diverse groups of voters.
Read MoreWhat Does Beyonce Have to Do to Win Album of the Year?
While Beyonce has won more Grammys than any other artist, she has never won Album of the Year. Many believe this is due to her race and, more specifically, the constant snubbing of Black artists seen at the award show.
Read MoreFor Harvard’s First Black President, Race Became the Unavoidable Issue
Claudine Gay states that harmful racial stereotypes about African Americans were wielded at her, which contributed to her decision to step down as Harvard University’s first Black president.
Read MoreHarvard professor says Claudine Gay was “brought down by a mob”
Harvard’s first Black and second woman president, Claudine Gay, has stepped down after scrutiny concerning plagiarism and her response to antisemitism on campus.
Read MoreHow Dominican women fight child marriage and teen pregnancy while facing total abortion bans
In a country where abortion is criminalized and child marriage is normalized, Dominican women have come together to fight for their own safety through sex education.
Read MoreTaraji P. Henson Almost Walked Away From ‘The Color Purple’ Due to Pay Disparity
Black actress Taraji P. Henson reveals that she had to fight for fair pay when joining the cast of The Color Purple. She believes her race and gender both had something to do with it.
Read More‘The Color Purple’ Review: Still Here
This movie review discusses both the successes and failures of those behind the newest book-to-movie adaptation of The Color Purple, especially concerning its racial themes and undertones.
Read MoreGeorgia Election Worker Testifies Against Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani: “I Was Afraid For My Life”
A Georgia election worker was sent racist death threats after former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani accused her of rigging the polls.
Read MoreGuaranteed income programs for expectant mothers spreading across US
Multiple projects are opening that will provide low-income pregnant women with financial support both during their term and afterwards.
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