Black women in the U.S. were 3.5 times more likely to die during childbirth than white women in 2023
Excessive bleeding, blood vessel blockages and infections are leading causes of maternal deaths.
How this comedian is opening doors for Black women in comedy
Comedian Joanna Briley is on a mission to create opportunities for Black women in comedy through Black Women in Comedy Laff ...
Bump Alert: All The Black Celebrity Women Pregnant In 2025
From well-known rappers to actresses and basketball wives, little ones are on the way. See who's having their first baby (and ...
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Dr. Candice Hargons redefines Black women’s sexual desires
Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons challenges traditional narratives around Black women's sexuality, offering a path to liberation through her groundbreaking research.
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Did you know Louisiana women sorted mail for WWII soldiers as part of the Six Triple Eight?
The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion is the only all Black U.S. Women's Army Corps unit sent overseas during World ...
27 Black Women Changing the Architecture and Design Space
According to a 2020 report in Archinect, only 0.4 percent of licensed architects in the United States are Black women.
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New Book Tells the Story of the Most Influential Black Woman You’ve Never Heard Of
Burroughs, the daughter of former slaves, established her own school in Washington, D.C. in 1909, helping to forge new career ...
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Black History Month Facts You Probably Didn't Learn in School
As conservatives try to change how history is taught in our schools, here are some Black history facts you should know.
Over 150 women raped during Congo prison break, U.N. says
At least 165 women were raped by male inmates during a mass breakout from a prison in the Democratic Republic of Congo, ...
Just 1 in 5 women are employed in this region. Investing in the care economy could change that
In the Middle East and North Africa, just 18% of women are formally employed, according to the World Bank, far below the ...
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Looking for ways to celebrate Black History Month in South Jersey? We'll tell you how.
Local libraries, colleges and churches are hosting a variety of activities to participate in for Black History Month in your ...
Indiana Basketball To Debut New Black History Month Uniforms
The women's team will wear the uniforms Thursday against Rutgers, and the men's will wear them Feb. 14 against UCLA.