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

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

    A new report on Black immigrant women and femmes champions personal storytelling and underscores mental health needs.
    Fiza Pirani Feb 24, 2021 6:00PM EST
    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 EST
    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 EST
    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
    White man in suit holding piece which is knocking symbol of person off a pedastal.

    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
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