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Venus Williams and other women in sports honored as Barbie Role Models

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Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese adds new title — women’s professional soccer team owner

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Tennis player Coco Gauff

US Open champ Coco Gauff calls on young Americans to get out and vote. ‘Use the power that we have’

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Serena Williams to host The ESPYs in July

"This is a dream come true for me and something I’ve wanted to do for as long as I can…
/ May 16, 2024
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Time magazine investigation reveals frightening trend in Black reproductive healthcare

The publication’s recent report finds a new form of reproductive control –– birth control coercion.
/ May 14, 2024

NYC’s Rikers Island jail opens kid-friendly visitation room for Mother’s Day

The jail opened the new preschool play and learning room for the children of female prisoners on Tuesday, days ahead…
/ May 12, 2024
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Woman gave birth in front seat of car hours before defending her doctoral thesis

Tamiah Brevard-Rodriguez shares details of the unexpected delivery, and how she'll be spending Mother's Day.
/ May 12, 2024
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Black births can and should be joyful

Amid a bleak outlook, several birthing advocates believe the future of Black maternal health looks like generational and communal healing. 
/ May 11, 2024
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Tamron Hall shares the joys of motherhood in her 50s and encourages women to cherish unique journeys

ABC talk show host and journalist Tamron Hall talks about the power of timing, balancing career, motherhood and raising her…
/ May 10, 2024
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Ciara, Kelly Rowland, and more lend a hand for Baby2Baby’s latest initiative targeting maternal mental health

Ahead of Mother’s Day, Baby2Baby ambassadors Ciara and Kelly Rowland open up about what the initiative means to them.  
/ May 9, 2024