BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The rise in unemployment has been uneven, with Black workers experiencing some of the most severe impacts. Black men ages 20 and older saw their unemployment rate jump from 6.6 percent in September to 7.5 percent in November. Black women ages 20 and older recorded an unemployment rate of 7.1 percent in November, slightly lower than September’s 7.5 percent but still higher than any other racial or ethnic group.
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A survivor’s message to women: ‘Don’t wait, get screened for breast cancer’
Breast cancer survival improves with early detection and consistent screenings. Valarie Traynham, a survivor, stresses the importance of being vigilant about symptoms and speaking up to ensure proper care.
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The illusion of allyship in an election year: A yard sign means nothing
Despite overwhelming support from Black women, more White women voted for the convicted felon, reality television star and rapist, leaving Black women disappointed and questioning the true intentions of White women.
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New study shows postpartum morbidity on the rise for African-American women
Black women are at a significantly higher risk of severe maternal morbidity (SMM) during labor, delivery and the postpartum period compared to their White counterparts, according to a recent report from the University of Chicago and Blue Cross Blue Shield.
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American Cancer Society launches largest-ever study to probe disparities in cancer outcomes for Black women
The American Cancer Society has launched the “VOICES of Black Women” study to investigate the disparities in cancer survival rates among Black women, aiming to enroll over 100,000 Black women aged 25 to 55 and track them for 30 years.
