Category: News
Marcia Fudge’s Journey From HUD to Home
After 50 years in government, Marcia Fudge left the helm of Housing and Urban Development to spend time with family, but she has something new on her plate.
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Simone Biles’ Winning Message Is as Good as Gold
Simone Biles became the most decorated Olympic gymnast in U.S. history by taking time for herself...
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Kamala Harris Is Making Presidential History
Kamala Harris is making history in her quest to be the next president of the United States, and people across the nation is excited to join her.
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How to Mend the Bias on Older Women’s Health
Medical research has shortchanged women for decades, leaving physicians without critically important information about how to best manage older women’s health.
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‘Creamy Crack’ — Why Relaxers Are Still Being Pushed on Black Women
Linda Villarosa spent a year going to the root of the hair relaxer problem. Here are takeaways on why Black women are being harmed — and what’s being done.
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Sharing the ‘Extraordinary Gift’ of First Grandmother Marian Robinson
Marian Robinson, Michelle Obama’s mother and the nation’s First Grandmother, “was beloved beyond words by countless others whose lives were improved by her presence.”
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Women Collect Outfits and Shoes So Others Are Well Cloth’d
Well Cloth’d, a Brooklyn-based non-profit, finds new homes for clothing, shoes and other belongings that often go unused or forgotten in closets.
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This Earth Day and Beyond: Taking Action for Our Health and Climate
Climate change is the greatest challenge of our time. It’s essential for communities — especially Black women — to push for solutions to protect our health.
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Understanding Wendy Williams’ Health and What It Means for You
By Yanick Rice Lamb FierceforBlackWomen.com Wendy Williams says she has been touched by the outcry...
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Breathing Justice: EPA’s Bold Move Against Soot Reclaims Our Air and Dignity
By Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali Today marks a pivotal moment in our ongoing battle against the...
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Strength in Unity: The Transformative Power of Black Sisterhood and Sister Circles
Black sisterhood and sister circles are breathing life back into genuine, face-to-face connections.
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Scared Boy’s Mother Is Suing Children’s Services Over Dozens of Fake Searches
An anonymous caller repeatedly makes false reports against a mother who hasn’t done anything wrong, and officials keep falling for it.
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