By Delaware State University Delaware State University’s Department of Human Services proudly hosted its third annual Women’s Conference, “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future,” bringing together students, faculty and community leaders for a day of empowerment, dialogue and inspiration. Held at the Martin Luther King Jr. Student Center, the conference focused on advancing […]
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Black Women are losing ground. Now inclusion is on trial.
By Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper CEO and Publisher AFRO News The pushback against diversity, equity and inclusion is not new. For years, these efforts have been questioned, criticized and quietly rolled back. But what we are witnessing now is different. What was once rhetoric is now enforcement. In a federal lawsuit filed this year, the […]
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Must-read historical fiction novels about Black women
A list of must-read historical fiction novels highlights powerful stories of Black women whose lives and legacies shaped history. From Harlem Renaissance literary icon Jessie Redmon Fauset to Caribbean entrepreneur Dorothy Kirwan Thomas and Oscar-winning actress Hattie McDaniel, contemporary authors bring overlooked figures and pivotal moments to life, celebrating the resilience, creativity and influence of Black women across generations.
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Sen. Angela Alsobrooks joins leaders from the Black Women’s Roundtable to champion voting rights
U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) and leaders from the Black Women’s Roundtable convened at the U.S. Capitol to denounce the SAVE America Act, arguing that its strict citizenship documentation requirements would disenfranchise millions of eligible voters. The group is pivoting toward a national mobilization effort to counter these restrictive measures while demanding that Congress instead prioritize the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to safeguard ballot access ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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Rising pregnancy prosecutions threaten rights and health care access
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.