Nationwide — According to the World Health Organization, 800 mothers die every day from preventable causes during pregnancy and childbirth. In the U.S., Black mothers are more than 3.5 times more likely to face this tragedy. Despite advances in healthcare and technology, Black maternal deaths are […]
Some Black women in film don’t need a dozen chances to make their mark. One role. One performance. One unforgettable presence—that’s all it took. This list honors 20 Black women in film whose breakout performances became instant cultural milestones. These weren’t just great roles. They were turning […]
West African singer Angélique Kidjo made history as the first Black African artist to be inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Grammy-winning artist from Benin is one of 35 inductees chosen by a committee of industry insiders. View this post on Instagram A […]
You’ve seen the routine. Some coiffed white conservative woman goes on cable news, all wide-eyed and sanctimonious, saying: “At least here we don’t force women to wear burkas like they do in Iran!” She delivers it like she’s courageously championing global women’s rights. But let’s keep […]
In a significant move toward advancing inclusivity in technology, Howard University and Google Research have unveiled a new dataset designed to enhance how automatic speech recognition (ASR) systems serve Black users. The collaboration, part of Project Elevate Black Voices, involved researchers traveling nationwide to document the unique dialects, accents, and […]
McDonald’s is gearing up for a nationwide boycott beginning June 24 as advocates target the mega fast food chain as a sign of support against “economic resistance.” The People’s Union, a rising movement known for spearheading boycotts against Amazon, Target, and Walmart in recent months, is now targeting McDonald’s […]
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