Angela Alsobrooks, the Democratic nominee for the US Senate in Maryland, is seeking to become the first African American senator from Maryland and is advocating for women’s reproductive rights, health care reform, and economic opportunities for students and young people.
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore to endorse Kamala Harris for president
Maryland Governor Wes Moore is set to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for president in the 2024 election on July 22, following a Zoom call hosted by Win With Black Women that raised over 1.5 million dollars.
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Black women call attention to poor medical outcomes, persistent mistreatment in American healthcare system
Black women in the United States and Canada are disproportionately affected by health disparities due to a lack of access to care, health insurance, and representation by Black physicians, resulting in higher rates of maternal mortality and other health issues.
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The cost of being a woman: A $1.6 trillion yearly wage gap
The gender wage gap persists, with Black, Latina, and Indigenous women losing $1.6 trillion annually due to the wage gap, which is compounded by racial and gender discrimination, occupational segregation, and reproductive justice.
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Investing 101: Schelo Collier, founder of Black Women Invest, speaks on making your money grow
Black Women Invest founder Schelo D. Collier believes investing is key to the Black community building wealth, and offers advice on how to start investing, avoid common misconceptions, and reduce risk.
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Black women speak on motherhood during Black Maternal Health Week
Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than White women, and awareness, a bias-free birthing team, close monitoring and community support can prevent them from becoming a statistic.
Posted inArts & Culture, Celebrating Women's History Month, ENTERTAINMENT, History, LIFE & STYLE, Women's Rights
Misty Copeland: A life in motion
Misty Copeland, the first Black female principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, has used her platform to open the doors of the art form to a diverse group of people, and has also founded the Misty Copeland Foundation to offer free, after-school ballet classes for girls and boys in under-resourced communities.
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, Black History, Civil Rights, ENTERTAINMENT, Music, Music Reviews, Women's Rights
Study reveals soaring successes and lingering struggles for women, especially women of color, in music
The music industry has made significant strides in recognizing female artists’ contributions, but there is still a need for greater inclusivity and efforts to dismantle systemic barriers and biases.
Posted inEducation, HBCU, History, National News, Women's Rights
Sustaining the sisterhood: A look at the women of Bennett College
By Ariyana Griffin Special to the AFRO For over 150 years, Bennett College, a private historically Black liberal arts institution, has advocated for education for women of color preparing them to excel and lead post graduation. Bennett College was founded in 1873 in the basement of Warnersville Methodist Episcopal Church, which is now known as St. […]
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This Women’s History Month, Regional Philanthropist Leader Talks Career, Finances and Motivation
Alicia Wilson, Head of Regional Philanthropy for North America at JPMorgan Chase, shares her career journey, tips for women to take charge of their career and finances, and inspiration from her local community.
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Anne Benna Sims: American Ballet Theatre’s first African-American ballerina
Anne Benna Sims was the first African-American ballerina to sign a contract with the American Ballet Theatre, and she was inspired by the artistry of Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn in “Giselle”.
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Meet Ret. Lt. Cmdr. Brenda E. Robinson: The U.S. Navy’s first African-American female pilot
Lt. Cmdr. Brenda E. Robinson, the U.S. Navy’s first African-American female pilot, has dedicated her career to promoting aviation and inspiring young people to pursue a career in the field.
