Since the fall of Roe v. Wade, at least 210 women have faced prosecution for pregnancy outcomes—many involving substance use allegations or miscarriage. Advocates warn the trend is worsening maternal health and civil rights.
Category: Women’s Rights
Posted inWomen's Rights
Black feminist movement mobilizes in response to national threats
Over 500 Black feminists will gather in New Orleans from June 5–7 for “Get Free,” the largest U.S. Black feminist convening led by Black Feminist Future and headlined by Angela Y. Davis, to address systemic injustices and build collective power through activism, training and community.
Posted inWomen's Rights
UN officials say women’s rights are under attack 30 years after leaders adopted a blueprint for equality
A new United Nations report warns that women’s and girls’ rights are under growing threat worldwide, with nearly a quarter of governments reporting a backlash against gender equality.
Posted inWomen's Rights
How trailblazing Congresswomen Lauren Underwood and Shontel Brown lead a new era on Capitol Hill
U.S. Rep Shontel Brown (D) (left) serves in Congress on behalf of District 11 in Ohio, while Rep. Lauren Underwood (D) works to better the lives of the people living in Illinois’ District 14. This week, the two discussed why they ran for Congress and what pieces of legislation they plan to put forward. (Photo credit/Lauren Underwood: AP Photo/Paul Beaty; and Photo credit/Shontel Brown: Photo courtesy of House of Representatives)
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Athena Ware Hernandez and Geri Bryd: chiefs of change
This Women’s History Month, Athena Ware Hernandez and Geri Royale Byrd are celebrated for redefining leadership and creating pathways for future generations. As chiefs of staff in Maryland government, their work in public service, advocacy and policy continue to inspire and uplift communities.
Posted inNational News
Alice Allison Dunnigan: The pioneering White House correspondent
Alice A. Dunnigan was the first African-American female correspondent at the White House and the first Black female member of the Senate and House of Representatives press galleries, and she was a trailblazer in journalism and civil rights.
Posted inNational News
Ida B. Wells-Barnett: The journalist whose legacy lives on
Ida B. Wells-Barnett was a pioneering journalist, educator and advocate who used her pen and voice to document and address the injustices faced by Black Americans, and her legacy is being revived this year with the release of a book and coin.
Posted inPolitics
Alsobrooks highlighted as a rising star during DNC
Angela Alsobrooks, the Democratic nominee for the US Senate in Maryland, is seeking to become the first African American senator from Maryland and is advocating for women’s reproductive rights, health care reform, and economic opportunities for students and young people.
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore to endorse Kamala Harris for president
Maryland Governor Wes Moore is set to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for president in the 2024 election on July 22, following a Zoom call hosted by Win With Black Women that raised over 1.5 million dollars.
Posted inHealth
Black women call attention to poor medical outcomes, persistent mistreatment in American healthcare system
Black women in the United States and Canada are disproportionately affected by health disparities due to a lack of access to care, health insurance, and representation by Black physicians, resulting in higher rates of maternal mortality and other health issues.
Posted inMoney
The cost of being a woman: A $1.6 trillion yearly wage gap
The gender wage gap persists, with Black, Latina, and Indigenous women losing $1.6 trillion annually due to the wage gap, which is compounded by racial and gender discrimination, occupational segregation, and reproductive justice.
Posted inBUSINESS
Investing 101: Schelo Collier, founder of Black Women Invest, speaks on making your money grow
Black Women Invest founder Schelo D. Collier believes investing is key to the Black community building wealth, and offers advice on how to start investing, avoid common misconceptions, and reduce risk.