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Dr. Lynn O’Connor becomes first Black woman police surgeon for the NYPD

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Elaine Welteroth opens up about her history with pain for Advil’s ‘Believe My Pain’ campaign

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Kerry Washington learned the man who raised her wasn’t her biological father in 2018

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CarpeDM dating app puts Black women and the people who want to date them first

Frustrated by dating apps and a lack of options, a Black woman founded a dating app for Black women.
/ September 20, 2023

A barefaced Blac Chyna celebrates year of sobriety on ‘Tamron Hall’ show

Blac Chyna, who has been on a mental and physical wellness journey, appeared on 'Tamron Hall' and opened up about…
/ September 19, 2023

Coco Gauff’s U.S. Open final match tops men’s, breaks ESPN record in viewership

Gauff's recent Grand Slam triumph made television ratings history, becoming ESPN's most-watched major women's tennis championship.
/ September 18, 2023

Fantasy football and the NFL divide the sexes (and races), but women are creating space for themselves

Kenya Philips was a football-shunning-HGTV-devotee who transformed into a two-timed fantasy football league winner. She's not alone.
/ September 14, 2023
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ViiV Healthcare’s S Salon put Black women at the center of HIV/AIDS prevention

ViiV Healthcare tapped Amanda Seales, Ts Madison and more to create a safe space for all Black women to discuss…
/ September 12, 2023
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Law Roach says Zendaya and Donyale Luna share ‘definite similarities.’ Can we get a biopic?

After recreating Donyale Luna’s iconic looks together in 2020, Law Roach says Zendaya shares some of the “same characteristics.”
/ September 11, 2023

Poet Rita Dove to receive an honorary National Book Award medal for lifetime achievement

Poet Rita Dove has a simple goal to receiving a National Book Award for lifetime achievement: “I want it to be a milestone,…
/ September 9, 2023

Resilience Unleashed: Simone Biles’ triumphant comeback

Simone Biles' comeback victory was more than just a win; it was a testament to the strength of the human…
/ August 30, 2023

‘Donyale Luna: Supermodel’ documentary chronicles life of Black modeling icon

The upcoming HBO documentary chronicles the life of the first Black supermodel to appear on covers of Vogue and Harper's…
/ August 29, 2023

New Netflix docu-series ‘Ladies First’ highlights women’s contributions to hip-hop

A new four-part Netflix docu-series aims to give women in hip-hop the recognition they deserve but don't usually get.
/ August 29, 2023
Angela Alsobrooks , Barbara Lee and Lisa Blunt Rochester

It’s Our Time: Black women running for Senate are poised to make their mark on history

Only two Black women have ever served as senators in the 234-year history of the U.S. Senate. Now, three women…
/ August 28, 2023
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At the March on Washington, Black women were sidelined. 60 years later, the need to center Black women is as urgent as ever

It is long past time for Black women to have their voices, experiences and humanity adequately respected, properly valued and…
/ August 28, 2023