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Florida A&M alumna Keisha Lance Bottoms Becomes the First Black Female Governor in History

November 3, 2026

Florida A&M alumna Keisha Lance Bottoms made history on Nov. 3, becoming the first Black woman governor in American history. Bottoms grounded her campaign for governor of Georgia in economic relief, lower living costs…

Valerie Brandes, founder of Jacaranda Books, pictured against a collage of the publisher’s titles. (Photo illustration: La Tetra Metts-Owens/HUNewsService.com; book cover images courtesy of Jacaranda Books)

Valerie Brandes Made Her Own Way Into Publishing. Now She’s Opening the Gate.

November 1, 2026

Unemployment Fuels ‘Black Suffering,’ Ayanna Pressley Says at CBC Panel

September 26, 2026

Rev. Judy Fentress-Williams speaks to the Howard community during a sermon titled “Think Small”, which aims to offer encouragement to young people to focus on their God-given assignments. (Tatiana Allen/HU News Service)

Baptist Minister Says Black Church Champions for Civil Rights to Reign but Hesitates to Let Black Women Lead

September 9, 2026

Amy Wilkins-Allen and her daughter. Source: Amy Wilkins-Allen.

Targeted or Neglected? The High Separation of Ward 8 Families

May 14, 2026

Black Women·Black Women's Health·Community·Health·Mental Health·Multimedia·NewsVision·Safety·Video·Wellness

Unheard: Black Mothers and the Fight for Better Maternal Care

April 15, 2025

by Lamaria Washington

The Black maternal health crisis remains a significant challenge, with Black mothers suffering higher rates of…

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Pressure to Be Perfect: Social Media’s Impact on Black College Women’s Mental Health

April 15, 2025

by Chantillylace McFarlan

For college students, social media is a daily part of their lives; but for black women,…

Black Women·Health·Mental Health·NewsVision·Video·Wellness

Mind the Gap: Addressing Mental Health Disparities in the Black Community

April 15, 2025

by Kayleigh Holcombe

Access to mental health care is not equal for everyone. Black Americans are far less likely…

Beauty·Black Women·Business·Video

Whitewashing Black Beauty? How Anti-DEI Efforts Are Affecting Brands

April 3, 2025

by Rachel Bunch

According to a 2023 poll in Forbes Magazine, 31% of shoppers in the U.S. say they…

Black Women·Features·NewsVision·Video·Washington D.C.·Wellness

District Motherhued is Helping DC Area Mothers Through Support and Sisterhood

April 3, 2025

by Kayla Farris

According to the Centers for Disease Control, each year there are more than 80% of pregnancy-related…

Black Women·Career·Howard University

Order in the Court and the Comedy Stage: How a Howard Univ. Law School Grad Balances Two Passions

December 27, 2024

by Skyler Winston

By day, she’s a practicing attorney, putting her legal skills to work in the courtroom, but…

Black Women·Election 2024·National·Race

Kamala Harris’ Historic Candidacy Brings Intersectionality Issues to the Forefront

November 6, 2024

by Mackenzie Williams

By Mackenzie Williams Howard University News Service WASHINGTON— During Vice President Kamala Harris’ 2024 presidential campaign,…

Black Women·Sports·Video

A Winning Hand and Winning Spirit

December 15, 2023

by Gregory Lloydon Coleman

Despite a recent defeat in the championship round of the MEAC Conference Tournament, The Howard University…

Black Women·State & Local·Video

The Double Duty of Managing Motherhood While In College

December 15, 2023

by Cornteii Samuel

By Cortneii Samuel, NewsVision reporter As of 2021, there have been approximately 4.8 million undergraduate students…

Black Women·Howard University·Washington D.C.

Howard’s Womxn of the Mecca Spearhead Hygiene Donation Drive for Sasha Bruce Youthwork

October 20, 2023

by Howard University News Service

By Zsana Hoskins Womxn of the Mecca, a Howard University organization, donated several hygiene items…

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Black Women - Page 2

Florida A&M alumna Keisha Lance Bottoms Becomes the First Black Female Governor in History

Valerie Brandes Made Her Own Way Into Publishing. Now She’s Opening the Gate.

Unemployment Fuels ‘Black Suffering,’ Ayanna Pressley Says at CBC Panel

Baptist Minister Says Black Church Champions for Civil Rights to Reign but Hesitates to Let Black Women Lead

Targeted or Neglected? The High Separation of Ward 8 Families

Unheard: Black Mothers and the Fight for Better Maternal Care

Mind the Gap: Addressing Mental Health Disparities in the Black Community

Whitewashing Black Beauty? How Anti-DEI Efforts Are Affecting Brands

District Motherhued is Helping DC Area Mothers Through Support and Sisterhood

Order in the Court and the Comedy Stage: How a Howard Univ. Law School Grad Balances Two Passions

Kamala Harris’ Historic Candidacy Brings Intersectionality Issues to the Forefront

A Winning Hand and Winning Spirit

The Double Duty of Managing Motherhood While In College

Howard’s Womxn of the Mecca Spearhead Hygiene Donation Drive for Sasha Bruce Youthwork

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