Women
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Black Business
Black Women in Business – Essence
This playlist honors the women who redefine what it means to lead, build, and thrive on their own terms. From…
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Politics
How Australian Women Are Getting Healthcare on Their Terms
She had fifteen minutes between school pickup and a work call. That’s when she noticed the weight had crept back…
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Health + Wellness
Unemployment is a National Health Crisis For Black Women – BlackDoctor
In February 2026, the unemployment rate for Black women reached a high of 7.7%, and those are not just numbers;…
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Tech
Data Suggests Black Women Are Being Hit Hardest By AI, Layoffs, And DEI Rollbacks – AfroTech
For years, Black women have been told that education, adaptability, and professionalism would create economic stability. But new labor data…
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Health + Wellness
PCOS Has a New Name: Here’s Why That Matters for Black Women – BlackDoctor
After two decades of intermittently lobbying for a name change, members of the medical community have finally gotten a new…
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Tech
Howard University Alum Dr. Ashandra Batiste Is Behind A Tech-Enabled Dental Practice With A Team Of All Black Women Dentists – AfroTech
Dr. Ashandra Batiste is leading a dental practice embracing technology. At 11 years old, Batiste already knew she wanted to…
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Health + Wellness
Maternal Mortality Declines Overall, But Disparities Persist for Black Women
Maternal Mortality Declines Overall, But Disparities Persist for Black Women According to a February 2025 report by the Policy Center…
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Black Business
7 Black Women Owned Cannabis Dispensaries You Should Know – Essence
Rihanna proudly displays 4/20 appreciation. (Photo by Target Presse Agentur Gmbh/Getty Images) The United States legal cannabis industry is projected…
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Black Business
OP-ED: Black Women Are Starting More Businesses Than Anyone Else. So Why Aren’t They Scaling? – Essence
Black women are consistently reported as the largest group of founders starting or running small businesses. Yet only a small…
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Health + Wellness
20 Black Women Who Redefined What Health Means – BlackDoctor
In honor of Women’s History month, this celebrates the cultural figures – writers, artists, activists, athletes, etc – who shifted…
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