Stark differences exist in reproductive health outcomes for Black women in the US in comparison with other racial and ethnic groups. Among women ages 15–44, Black women have higher rates of ...

The strong black woman stereotype worsens existing stress because of the expectation that black women need to look strong and not discuss their challenges. This can also impact help-seeking behaviors.

The woman told police the violent night started when she was on the phone with a friend and Cooks got annoyed because he wanted to have sex, and she told him she didn’t want to, according to police.

Family cycles are hard to escape, and Johnson repeated her mother’s pattern. She got her first boyfriend, James, when she was ...

Richmond is in mourning following the news that Lucille M. Brown, one of the first Black women to serve as Richmond Public Schools’ (RPS) superintendent, has died.

Cara Melia, 24, from Oldham, UK, placed the ashes of her late mom, Wendy Chadwick, 51, in a glass bottle with a note, asking beach-goers who may come across the container as it floats from sea-to ...

An 81-year-old Florida woman faces felony battery charges for allegedly spraying two young girls with bear mace and using racial slurs.

Dr. Chelsey Green is making history after becoming the first Black woman elected chair of the Recording Academy Board of Trustees. On June 1, following its annual Board of Trustees meeting, the ...

A Black woman will lead the Austell Police Department for the first time in its history. A unanimous city council vote established Shameta Jones-Harrell as Austell’s new police chief.

The placard-bearing women, who trooped out as early as 8am, marched through the streets of Ugbokpo, singing somber songs to express their grief over the loss of innocent lives in the attacks.