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
Apr 16 Watch 7:46 Long excluded from country music, Black women are breaking through By Amna Nawaz, Gretchen Frazee This weekend, Mickey Guyton will become the first Black woman to co-host the Academy of Country Music Awards. She was the only Black woman to be nominated for an award this year. But as Amna Nawaz reports, a number of… Continue watching
Mar 10 Invalidations of Meghan’s claims of racism hurt Black women By Christine Fernando, Associated Press As many Black women watched those social media conversations turn to questioning over whether racism affected treatment of Meghan by the British press and royal family, the headlines and discussions became painfully familiar. Continue reading
Aug 19 How Black women cleared a path for Harris to be the VP pick By Kat Stafford, Associated Press The political legacy of Black women will take center stage as California Sen. Kamala Harris prepares to accept the Democratic Party’s vice presidential nomination. Continue reading
Mar 26 Black women uniting in support for Clinton in 2016 By Catherine Lucey, Associated Press Black women, part of President Barack Obama's winning coalition in 2008 and 2012, have locked arms behind Clinton, hailing her as a Democratic standard-bearer, survivor and friend. Continue reading