Politics Mar 26 Black women feel sting of ‘traumatizing’ Jackson hearings By Lisa Mascaro, Aaron Morrison, Associated Press
World Feb 13 Erin Jackson of US 1st Black woman to win speedskating gold Erin Jackson has never viewed herself as some sort of trailblazer. She just likes to skate really, really fast, whether it’s on wheels or blades. Yet the 29-year-old from balmy Ocala, Florida knew this moment was special, her chance to… By Paul Newberry, Associated Press
Nation Jan 22 Watch 5:40 Black women in Mississippi demand state-level pay protections Mississippi is the only state in the nation without a law requiring equal pay for women—but that could be about to change. Ivette Feliciano sits down with Cassandra Welchlin, Executive Director of the Mississippi Black Women’s Roundtable, to discuss her… By Ivette Feliciano, Zachary Green
Health Oct 27 Trials begin on vaccine to prevent an aggressive breast cancer Scientists are targeting triple-negative cancer, which disproportionately affects Black people. By Candice Norwood, The 19th
Nation Sep 21 Black women lawmakers discuss the rampant abuse and harassment they face at work Today, we're bringing you a special conversation with PBS NewsHour Correspondent Amna Nawaz, who speaks with Colorado State Senator Rhonda Fields, Baltimore city State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby and former Vermont State Representative Kiah Morris about the harassment they’ve faced as… By Amna Nawaz, Lizz Bolaji, Chloe Jones, Wyatt Mayes
Jul 30 Why Black women are saying no By Lizz Bolaji, Chloe Jones Experts say the growing number of Black women pushing back is making strides in the way society approaches mental health. Continue reading
Jul 16 WATCH: Black Women’s group meets with Harris at White House By Associated Press Members of the Black Women's Roundtable said they had a good meeting with Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday as they push to retain voting rights for all around the country. Continue reading
Jul 14 25-year-long study of Black women links frequent use of lye-based hair relaxers to a higher risk of breast cancer By Kimberly Bertrand, The Conversation Black women could be at higher risk of breast cancer due to frequent use of lye-based hair straighteners. A group of epidemiologists explain their research. Continue reading
Jun 29 7 takeaways from NewsHour’s investigation into harassment Black women in politics face By Lizz Bolaji, Chloe Jones As Black women continue to achieve record levels of representation in elected office, the constant harassment and threats of violence many of them face challenge that trajectory. Some live in fear, others have chosen to leave public life. The PBS… Continue reading
Jun 03 Watch 8:00 Why Black women face a triple threat from breast cancer By Yamiche Alcindor, Lorna Baldwin For Black women in America, a breast cancer diagnosis brings with it a disturbing statistic. Black women are less likely to develop breast cancer but 40 percent more likely to die from it than white women, according to the Centers… Continue watching