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Black Women·Features·National·Sports

Mieshael Henry Makes History as the First Black Woman Drag Racer in California

April 24, 2025

by Christion Billy

Mieshael Henry made history in 2023 as the first Black woman drag racer in California when…

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…

Beauty·Black Women·Business·Health·Lifestyle·Multimedia·NewsVision·Social Media·Technology·Video

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,…

Features

Beyond the Fandom: Black Girls in K-Pop and J-Pop Spaces

February 18, 2025

by Melanie Pullins

A BTS fan raises her “Army Bomb” light stick amongst the crowd. Photo courtesy of SibRapid/Shutterstock By…

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,…

Election 2024·Politics·Voting Matters 2024

Howard University Hosts The Hill’s Black Women in Politics Event

March 28, 2024

by Aniya Greene

By Aniya Greene Howard University students, faculty and journalists gathered for The Hill’s Black Women in…

Business

Studies show Black women struggle in transition to retirement

March 28, 2024

by Tiasia Saunders

By Tiasia Saunders Retirement is what the majority of Americans look forward to after spending decades…

Business·Economy

Black women are leading among growing entrepreneurs

March 24, 2024

by Aniya Greene

By Aniya Greene After her nephew was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis type 2, an incurable genetic disorder…

State & Local

Howard University Receives Close to $1 Million for HIV Education Amongst Black Women

March 19, 2024

by Joy Young

By Joy Young Gilead Sciences has awarded Howard University’s College of Medicine nearly $1 million to…

Black Women·Books·Howard University·Video

More Than An Act: Jenifer Lewis Shares New Book with Howard University Students

October 8, 2022

by Kendall Lanier

Renown actress, advocate and activist Jenifer Lewis wowed a crowd of Howard University students during a…