Minnesota has launched the nation’s first “Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls Office” to address the disproportionately high rates of violence faced by Black women and girls, and to honor the lives lost and call for continued action.
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7 Ways Black Women Can De-Stress This Spring
This spring, Black women are encouraged to prioritize self-care and self-preservation by taking breaks, practicing mindfulness, and engaging in activities that bring joy and nourishment to their lives.
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Perspectives: Black Maternal Health Week: Empowering mothers, protecting lives
Black Maternal Health Week is a time to discuss the persistent disparities in maternal health outcomes between Black and white women, which can be addressed through health systems, government programs, and community organizations working to provide better care for moms.
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What Sistas Want From Black Men
Black women are looking for emotional intelligence, consistency, effort, protection, accountability, vulnerability, love, knowledge of their love language, the ability to make them laugh, and for men to be their word.
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Fifteen Years of the ACA: Impact on Black Women’s Reproductive Care
The ACA has expanded contraceptive access and reduced the uninsured rate among Black Americans, but Black women still face systemic racism and financial barriers to care, and the future of the ACA is uncertain.
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Urban agriculture and the fight for food justice
Black women have long been at the forefront of agriculture, using food as a tool to promote health, wealth, and social change, and are now leading the way in urban farming movements to reclaim land, food, and power for their community.
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Sister Spokesman uplifts women of color in media
At the latest Sister Spokesman event, a panel of Black women journalists discussed the challenges and opportunities faced by Black women in the media, highlighting the importance of Black-owned media and the need for more spaces where Black women can lead and tell their own stories.
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The mirror and the myth: How media shapes Black women’s self-image
Black women are hyper-visible in some ways and completely unseen in others, with media portraying them in ways that often honor their full humanity, but also judge and erase them, and they are fighting back by creating their own narratives through social media, independent media outlets, and community-driven storytelling.
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Dope Roots CannaFest: A Game-Changer for Women in Cannabis
The inaugural Dope Roots CannaFest for Women is a movement to celebrate and empower women in the cannabis industry, with a focus on ownership, education, and community.
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Your Box Braids Could Be a Health Hazard
Consumer Reports found that synthetic hair used for braids and other styles contains toxic chemicals, including lead and cancer-causing substances, raising concerns about long-term health effects.
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Black Women in Congress Stand Strong Against Trump’s Agenda
Black women leaders in Congress, such as Reps. Yvette Clarke, Lateefah Simon, and Jasmine Crockett, are leading the resistance against President Trump’s administration’s harmful policies and ensuring their voices are heard.
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Equitable health care champions discuss heart health
Rep. Ilhan Omar hosted a panel discussion on Black women’s heart health at the NorthPoint Conference Center in Minneapolis, highlighting the importance of mental health in cardiovascular recovery and the need for culturally competent care.
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Publication in ‘Essence’ is ‘surreal’ for student of Black sports historyÂ
Bria Felician, a graduate student at Georgia State, has a passion for Black women’s history in sports, which she showcased in her “100 Years of Black women in sports + a catch up” newsletter and an article in “Essence Magazine.”
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Toxic Beauty: The Hidden Dangers in Products Marketed to Black Women
A recent report by the Environmental Working Group found that nearly 80% of beauty products marketed to Black women contain hazardous chemicals, including some linked to serious health risks, despite some progress in reducing the use of the most hazardous ingredients.
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Woman arrested after miscarriage sues
A grand jury has declined to indict Brittany Watts, who was initially charged with felony abuse of a corpse, after she was investigated for handling a home miscarriage. Advocates have criticized the treatment she received from doctors and police, arguing that it is a clear case of reproductive injustice.
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Black Women’s Eating Disorders Are Not ‘White Girl Problems’
Alishia McCullough’s book, “Reclaiming the Black Body,” helps Black women and femmes heal their eating imbalances in an anti-Black society by addressing the impact of racism, stress, and anti-Black racism on their bodies and mental health.
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‘Reclaiming the Black Body’
Alishia McCullough’s new book, Reclaiming The Black Body, Nourishing the Home Within, seeks to help Black women break free from harmful narratives around food, eating, and body image, and reclaim their relationship with their bodies.
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Autoimmune research could help millions
Scientists at Stanford University have found that a faulty genetic molecule could be responsible for the immune system misidentifying healthy tissue as a threat, potentially leading to better treatments for the millions who battle autoimmune diseases.
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Sister Spokesman attendees encouraged to reclaim their power
Sister Spokesman event invited women seeking self-development to make their mark in 2025, with vision boarding, guided questions, and collaboration, and featured a performance from local artist Lenora Magee and vendors showcasing their offerings.
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Reclaiming full-spectrum Black femininity
The “strong Black woman” stereotype, which has been perpetuated for centuries, has a dark side as it erases the complexity and vulnerability of Black women, and can contribute to mental health issues and a lack of authenticity.