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McKinsey’s 2024 report reveals how far the cost of bias goes and this article unpacks how systemic inequality punishes authenticity.
Black women's beauty and fashion are complex, meaningful acts, deliberate strategies for engaging with the world that make bold statements about identity, political resistance and empowerment ...
Black women in Louisville are inviting people of every color and faith tradition to join a movement to support Simmons College of Kentucky.
A Detroit-based researcher surveyed more than 1,400 Black women from Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties to learn the scale and impact of evictions.
Why Recent Job Losses Among Black Women Is Concerning Black Women Lost 106,000 Jobs In April But The Impact Goes Beyond Headlines Black women lost over 100,000 jobs in just one month. Here’s why ...
While more than 170,000 jobs were added to the job market in April, Black women accounted for the highest job loss.
Discover how organizations like Black Women Unmuted, ColorComm, and African Women in Media are supporting Black women journalists and empowering them in their careers.
Ingredients that can cause cancer were found in 10 synthetic hair products marketed to Black women, according to Consumer Reports. Nine of the products also contained lead.
It was ESSENCE’s 2024 Black Women in Hollywood honoree Nkechi Okoro Carroll who served as that inspiration and encouragement for Mohamed on her journey.
The trend of Black women dating white men is not just a passing fad; it represents a significant cultural shift. As societal norms evolve, more Black women are opening themselves up to the ...
Doulas, midwives, nurses and obstetricians are explicitly preparing Black women to speak up loudly for themselves in the delivery room.