Authors Embrace Joy
In a kick-off to 2023, our She Wrote The Book cohort—authors A’Lelia Bundles, Marita Golden and Diane McKinney-Whetstone—share the books that are bringing them joy into the New Year.
Article Category: Black Women
A Familiar Story for Black Women
While many pregnant women say their doctors do not listen to them, pregnant Black people face a higher burden and cost.
2022: The Year of Survival for Black Women in the Public Eye
Success made these women standouts – and therefore targets. Considered together, they may be the most accessible examples of counter-offensives against misogynoir in 2022.
Black Women Demand Freedom for Brittney Griner
Brittney Griner is free due to intensive push and support from across the country. Black women stepped up with a powerful appeal to President Biden
People Power Won the Midterm Elections
Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock’s re-election closes out the 2022 Midterm Election season. His victory reflects ground power activism and investment in the long game.
People Power Won the Midterm Elections
Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock’s re-election closes out the 2022 Midterm Election season. His victory reflects ground power activism and investment in the long game.
Susan Burton — ‘Woman of Worth’ Honoree
Susan Burton, founder of A New Way of Life Reentry Project, wins $20,000 to continue breaking the chains of mass incarceration and leading women to freedom.
Fannie Lou Lives on Screen
This new short film reenacts Fannie Lou Hamer’s address before the DNC nearly 60 years ago. Watch and celebrate as we toast to remember the sacrifices paid for voting rights.
Smith College professor wins MacArthur ‘Genius Grant’
Human rights champion, academic and friend of Unerased Loretta Ross has been named a 2022 MacArthur Fellow. Ross is a founder of the reproductive justice movement.
Why ‘The Woman King’ Made Me Feel Like a Queen
Nkechi Taifa reflects on the impact of the new Viola Davis-led film featuring a group of strong, powerful Black women warriors.