Category: News
Saving Our Girls
Black girls are being subjected to disproportionately high disciplinary rates and other threats to their self-esteem, their physical well-being and their future. “We are in a battle for the souls of Black girls,” one expert warns.
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Naomi Osaka: A New Profile in Courage
In winning her second U.S. Open championship, 22-year-old Naomi Osaka made a statement that had...
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Here’s What You Should Know
In 2017, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution that designated September as Polycystic...
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13 Risks You Should Know About Colorectal Cancer
Chadwick Boseman’s death has drawn attention to colon and rectal cancer. The 43-year-old...
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Kamala Harris Says, ‘When We Vote, Things Change’
“This is probably one of the most important elections in our lifetime,” U. S. Sen. Kamala Harris emphasizes, urging women to vote and fight against any obstacles.
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John Lewis, 1940-2020
John Lewis was a true hero who captured the heart of America.
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Lag in COVID-19 Research Puts Pregnant Women and Babies at Risk
Expectant mothers with the virus had a 50% higher chance of being admitted to intensive care and a 70% higher chance of being intubated than nonpregnant women in their childbearing years, according to the CDC.
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Riots and Racism Led Journalist to Fight for the Voiceless
Witnessing riots and being held at gunpoint fueled a journalist’s determination to be a change agent.
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Keisha Lance Bottoms on What Many Black Women Fear Most
Keisha Lance Bottoms on hear fears as a black mother and her hopes and black leader.
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Black Women Coping With Stress and Anxiety in the Age of COVID-19
First responders and medical service workers around the country are enduring once-in-a-lifetime encounters with stress, including a disproportionate number of black women.
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COVID19 Infects Blacks at Higher Rates, Early Data Shows
The coronavirus entered Milwaukee from a white, affluent suburb. Then it took root in the city’s black community and erupted. Milwaukee is one of the few places tracking the racial breakdown of infections, offering a glimpse at the disproportionate destruction COVID-19 is inflicting on black communities nationwide.
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The Best Fabrics for DIY Masks and How to Make Your Own
How to make and use a face mask to prevent coronavirus (COVID19) infection.
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Fierce Voices
Inequality Is an Underlying COVID-19 Risk Factor
African Americans are contracting the coronavirus at an alarming rate, accounting for up to 70% of deaths in some areas. Is there hope? Yes, there are things that we can do, Dr. Melissa Clark explains. Click here to read.
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