The Strong Black Woman
Literary legend Marita Golden was busy during the pandemic lockdown interrogating the mandates and myths of The Strong Black Woman.
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Former Facebook Auditor Says Whistleblower’s Claims Have ‘Revived’ Civil Rights Concerns
A civil rights expert who delivered a scathing indictment of Facebook’s record last year is concerned about how the tech giant is addressing hate speech and other harms.
Why Don’t Black Breast Cancer Patients Participate in Clinical Trials
In 2020, Ciitizen convened a group to ask--if breast cancer disproportionately affects Black women, why aren't more Black women participating in clinical trials?
Still Believing Anita Hill
It’s been 30 years since Anita Hill’s testimony transformed the national conversation on sexual harassment. Her new book underscores the continuing struggle faced by women.
Black D.C. Policewomen Sue City for Discrimination
Ten current and former Black female D.C. police officers filed a lawsuit alleging “repeated, coordinated and relentless retaliation” against Black female officers.
EMILY’s List Names Laphonza Butler President
Butler, a leader in Democratic politics, campaign strategy, and the labor movement for two decades, has dedicated her life to helping women find their voice.
Where Are the Older Black Women Guests on Cable News Shows?
Unerased creator Gwen McKinney takes on the blatant lack of representation of Black women over 55 on primetime cable news.
Unerased Remembers Julia Nixon
Unerased honors the life and legacy of songstress, poet and playwright Julia Nixon – a woman whose art will live in the hearts of many.
Ursula Burns – The First Black Woman to Run a Fortune 500
What did it take for Ursula Burns to go from public assistance to vaunted board rooms of corporate America? Her story is highlighted in this recent interview.
A Needed Podcast Emphasizing Black Maternal Health
The podcast series creators speak to parents and experts about issues impacting Black mothers, like maternal death, antiracist health care and mental health.