Black Women | Colorlines

Don’t Leave Black Immigrant Femmes Out of the Mental Health Conversation

Black woman with an afro faces down with hand on forehead, looking depressed.

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A new report on Black immigrant women and femmes champions personal storytelling and underscores mental health needs.

An African American woman in a suit teaches a class of uniformed police officers

Film Review: How Black 'Women in Blue' Navigate the World

The new PBS documentary highlights the challenges of women in the Minneapolis Police Department, including one who realizes she has to decide between Black and blue.

N. Jamiyla Chisholm Feb 8, 2021 4:00PM ET

A pregnant Black woman wearing a white shirt and dark sweater rests her elbow on a desk while her head leans on her closed hand

New York City Will No Longer Test Pregnant Patients for Drugs Without Consent

This longstanding practice “perpetuates racial disparities in the child welfare system,” according to a new report.

Shani Saxon Nov 18, 2020 4:30PM ET

A trio of powerful Asian, white, and Black woman leaders pose on couch

Millions Strong: New Campaign Aims to Harness Women Voters' Power

“We know when women come together, we are an unstoppable force,” said Ai-jen Poo, Supercharge organizer and co-founder of the National Domestic Workers Alliance.

Shani Saxon Sep 4, 2020 3:45PM EDT

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The Invisible Hand: We Need to Support High Profile Black Women [Op-Ed]

For Black women in high-status positions, the invisible hand attempts to push them back as they lunge forward. We need to have their backs.

Jennifer R. Farmer Sep 2, 2020 12:30PM EDT

Black and white photo showing a brown baby at a mother's breast, feeding.

Raising Awareness for Black Breastfeeding Week

There are several factors contributing to historic lows of this once common practice, and five issues central to the campaign’s mission.

Neve Spicer Aug 31, 2020 12:30PM EDT