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Turning Pain to Purpose: Creating a Safe Space for Black Women to Embrace Healing and Rediscover Joy

by Pamela Happi February 22, 2024February 22, 2024

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Disturbing Disparities in Homicide Rates Highlight Urgent Need for Action on Black Women’s Safety

by Stacy M. Brown February 12, 2024February 13, 2024

The Marvelettes from Inkster, Michigan recorded for Motown Records. Their first big hit was “Please, Mr. Postman.” They are one of the girl groups featured in “But Will You Love Me Tomorrow?” which explores the success and challenges of female vocal groups from the 1950s to the 1970s. Co-authors are Laura Flam and Emily Sieu Leibowitz. (Courtesy Photo/Pictorial Press Ltd_ Alamy Stock Photo)

Black History Month

High Life With Challenges for Girl Groups from the 1950s-1970s

by Brenda C. Siler February 7, 2024February 7, 2024

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Exhausted From the Struggle: An Urgent Call for Safe Spaces for Black Women

by Pamela Happi and Julian B. Kiganda January 29, 2024January 29, 2024

**FILE** Denise Rolark Barnes, publisher of The Washington Informer

New D.C. Black Women’s Organization Launched in Southeast D.C.

by WI Web Staff December 18, 2023December 18, 2023

Black women die of breast cancer at a higher rate than white and Hispanic women. (Stock photo)

Breakthrough Research Sheds Light on Aggressive Breast Cancers in Black Women

by Stacy M. Brown October 25, 2023October 25, 2023

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State of Black Women in the Law Report

by James Wright Jr. August 23, 2023August 23, 2023

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Black Women Lag in Equal Pay Status: Study

by James Wright Jr. August 16, 2023August 16, 2023

According to the Economic Policy Institute (EPI), the economic fate of Black women in America provides compelling evidence of the enduring impact of gender and race discrimination on workers and families. (Courtesy of trainingindustry.com)

Black Women Face Dire Consequences When Unemployment Rates Rise

by Stacy M. Brown June 15, 2023June 14, 2023

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Black Women Feel the Brunt of America’s Mass Incarceration

by Stacy M. Brown April 11, 2023April 11, 2023