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Al Sharpton Honors Alicia Keys, Other Black Women Luminaries At ‘Women’s Empowerment Luncheon’
The 2024 luncheon celebrates 33 years of fighting for justice and aligns with NAN's dedication to amplify the voices of Black women.
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Black Women Cannot Redeem America
The day that Beyoncé’s most recent album Cowboy Carter was released, Vice President Kamala Harris sent a congratulatory tweet to the singer. “Thank you for reminding us to never feel confined to other people’s perspective of what our lane is,” Harris wrote from the official VP account on X (formerly Twitter). Here we have a snapshot of a world that maybe even a decade ago would’ve felt improper to envision. A Black woman occupying the second highest of the land, publicly communing with the most...
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My Miscarriage Was "Common" — For Black Women That Isn't Comforting, It's Terrifying
Content warning: This article contains graphic details of miscarriage, pregnancy loss, and the Black Maternal Health crisis. When I was 11, I was convinced I would one day have twin boys that I’d name “TreyVaughn” and “TayShawn.” Now, those names exist solely for comedic and nostalgic reasons on a list of baby names on the notes app on my phone that I’ve been adding to, subtracting from, tweaking and perfecting for over a decade. Even during the years I was certain I didn’t want kids anymore,...