Women

Newsom Black woman Senate
In 2021, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he'd pick a Black woman to fill a Senate seat. Activists and other…
/ April 14, 2023
Black mothers death rates, theGrio.com
"Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies" intends to tackle the high mortality rates of Michigan's Black mothers-to-be during childbirth.
/ April 14, 2023
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and Aliyah Boston
Women's basketball has never been more popular thanks to stars like Angel Reese. But the WNBA may not be the…
/ April 13, 2023
Oprah Winfrey, menopause, premenopause, “The Life You Want” class theGrio.com
Black women often suffer in silence during menopause. Oprah Winfrey opened up about her personal experiences with the "Big M."
/ April 12, 2023
Abortion posters, theGrio.com
White House says it will fight mifepristone ruling. But if this case goes to the Supreme Court, it will face…
/ April 12, 2023
Black maternal health, Black mothers, Black childbirth, Black pregnancy, theGrio.com
This Black Maternal Health Week, a new survey indicates that a lack of relevant healthcare information is an impediment for…
/ April 12, 2023
Jet Magazine print, Jet Magazine Pinky Cole, Pinky Cole Slutty Vegan theGrio.com
After printing its last issue in 2014, the Black legacy publication is back with Slutty Vegan's Pinky Cole as its…
/ April 11, 2023
Black Maternal Health Week Black Mamas Matter Alliance Black Maternal care theGrio.com
Now in its sixth year, we need Black Maternal Health Week more than ever. Here's what's at stake — and…
/ April 11, 2023
Byron Allen's Allen Media Group has officially signed Judge Marilyn Milian, who will star in the company's ninth court series.
/ April 7, 2023
Charlotte pancakes protest
Doris Boyd, a 78-year-old civil rights activist and Charlotte native, says the elderly are the most disenfranchised group in society.
/ April 7, 2023
Good Grades' debut felt surreal for Extasy James, whose dad was deported for a cannabis-related offense, and her cousin co-owner.
/ April 6, 2023
Mar Cruz dances Puerto Rican bomba in the film "Negra, Yo Soy Bella." Director Vashni Korin, Pelua Productions. Tribeca. (Photo by Gabriella Baéz, courtesy of Vashni Korin)
Executive produced by Queen Latifah and directed by Vashni Korin, “Negra, Yo Soy Bella” raises and praises Black Puerto Rican…
/ April 4, 2023