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From Harriet Jacobs To Rep. Nicole Collier: Black Women Have Always Resisted Being Boxed In
Source: The Austin American-Statesman/Hearst Newspapers / Getty In 1835, Harriet Jacobs wedged her 22-year-old body into a crawl space above her grandmother’s …
‘Sacred Spaces,’ Sacred Stories — How 1 Artist And 1 Museum Are Reclaiming Black History [Exclusive]
Source: Mary Ella Jourdak A somewhat hidden gem in the DMV-area is Annapolis Maryland, a colonial capital city that sits on the …
Trump Says He’s Fired Lisa Cook, First Black Woman Federal Reserve Board Governor – Blavity
President Donald Trump has taken his feud with the Federal Reserve Board to a new level, announcing that he is firing board …
The Future Of Funny: 10 Rising Black Women In Comedy You Need to Know Now
Source: Let’s be honest—Black women have long been the heart of comedy, whether through storytelling, satire, or sheer presence. And now, a …
Wacks For Trump: Donald Says ‘Beautiful Black Women’ Pleading For Military Takeover Of Chicago, Melanated MAGA Claims Credit
Source: Win McNamee / Getty The contrarian negroes who empowered an authoritarian, racist, misogynist, sexual abuser, moron to hold the highest office …
Page-Turners That Last: Summer’s 10 Best New Books By Black Authors To Take Into Fall
Source: Deagreez From breezy beach days to cozy autumn nights, it’s always the right season for book lovers. Since the start of …
‘Social Dating Apps Hate Black Women’ — Michaela Coel Gets Real About Love, Bias And Reinvention
Source: ANGELA WEISS / Getty “Social dating apps hate Black women.” Michaela Coel sat down with British Vogue for its September issue—and while serving the girls …
Black Business Month —Black Women Are Redefining Power In Business: Meet 6 Leaders Changing The Game
Source: There’s a powerful truth in seeing Black women thrive in business: when we rise, the whole world shifts. Black women now …
Pumping Is Breastfeeding Too — And Dismissing It Hurts Black Moms Most [Op-Ed]
Source: svetikd The first time I heard someone say pumping wasn’t “real” breastfeeding, it was aimed at my friend Nichelle. We’ve been …
AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted: White Mississippi Teen Arrested For Assaulting Black Teen With Handgun While Using N-Word
Source: Andrey Mikhaylov / Getty Unfortunately, despite Black folks’ deep roots in the state of Mississippi, it isn’t exactly a place that …
Sharon Chuter, Uoma Beauty Founder And Fierce Champion For Black Voices In Beauty, Dies At 38
Source: Kate Green / Getty The beauty world has lost one of its boldest voices. Sharon Chuter, founder of Uoma Beauty and Pull …
Beyond The Villa: How ‘Love Island’ Exposes The Beauty Standards And Dating Odds Stacked Against Black Women [Op-Ed]
Olandria Carthen and Michelle ‘Chelley’ Bissainthe are seen on August 13, 2025 in New York City. Photo by XNY/Star Max/GC Images Reality …
Beyond The Villa: How ‘Love Island’ Exposes The Beauty Standards And Dating Odds Stacked Against Black Women [Op-Ed]
Olandria Carthen and Michelle ‘Chelley’ Bissainthe are seen on August 13, 2025 in New York City. Photo by XNY/Star Max/GC Images Reality …
Trump’s Tariffs Hit Black Beauty Businesses Hard, Forcing Price Hikes, Delays And Closures – Blavity
As tariffs continue reshaping trade, for many Black beauty professionals, the fight isn’t just about keeping their shelves stocked or chairs filled. …
More Than Medicine – How Holistic Diabetes Care Can Aid The Black Community – Blavity
Diabetes is a health condition that affects how your body uses sugar, known as glucose. Sugar gives you the energy necessary to …
2 Black Women Are Dead After Denied Miscarriage Care — Families Say Texas’ Abortion Ban Is to Blame
Source: SDI Productions Families are grieving the tragic deaths of Porsha Ngumezi and Brenda Yolani Arzu Ramirez, two Black women who died …
‘Tyler Perry’s Beauty In Black’ Season 2 Trailer: Kimmie Takes Over The Bellarie Family – Blavity
Netflix has dropped the first trailer for Season 2 of Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black. Written and directed by Perry, Part 1 …
Fish & Scripts: Frying Fish, Reading Scripts And Rewriting The Rules for Black Creatives In LA – Blavity
In an industry obsessed with perfection, prestige, and polished résumés, Fish & Scripts is where Black excellence is celebrated, but Black humanity …
Tyler Perry’s ‘Beauty In Black’ Season 2 Trailer Teases Bellaire Betrayal & Kimmie Calling The Shots—‘I Came To Lead You’
Source: Courtesy / Netflix Netflix blessed fans today (August 21st) with the official trailer for Season 2 of Tyler Perry’s Beauty In …
Alabama A&M’s First-Year Class Includes High Enrollment Of Black Male Students, Bucking National Trend – Blavity
Alabama A&M University is celebrating important milestones this year. Not only is it celebrating its 150th academic year, the HBCU is also …
Black Women Like Nicole Collier Shouldn’t Have To Endure Kidnapping By Fascists To Save Democracy [Op-Ed]
Source: The Austin American-Statesman/Hearst Newspapers / Getty Much as I believe that Texas State Representative Nicole Collier’s story warrants front-page news treatment …
eHBCU Is In Session: HBCU President Dr. D’Wayne Edwards Is Digitally Redefining Black Excellence In Education [Exclusive]
He once reimagined sneakers; now he’s reimagining schooling. As back-to-school season continues, Dr. D’Wayne Edwards, the visionary HBCU President who went from …
Texas Republicans Are Basically Holding Black Lawmaker Nicole Collier Hostage Amid Redistricting Standoff
Source: Drew Angerer / Getty The Texas redistricting saga takes another turn as state Republicans have confined Democratic Rep. Nicole Collier to …
Federal Appeals Court Allows Lawsuit Over Possible NFL Discrimination Against Black Coaches – Blavity
A lawsuit brought by an NFL coach accusing the league of discriminating against Black coaches can proceed after a federal appeals court …
The Whitewashing Of Black History Is Happening In Real Time — And We Can’t Wait For Schools To Fix It [Op-Ed]
Source: @alyssasieb When I was growing up in Harlem in the ‘90s, Black history wasn’t a special elective or a watered-down February …