Black women have long been the backbone of the American economy. They work more hours than almost any other group of women, take on roles that keep communities running, and have some of the highest ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I tell stories about creating environments that empower everyone. A recently published MSNBC article made headlines for a shocking ...

As the American economy moves through choppy global waters of its own making, new data suggests that the country's precarious financial markets have already begun leaving one crucial demographic ...

Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., is calling for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to address a new jobs report that shows a disproportionate jump in the unemployment rate for Black workers, with a ...

Four Black women from Houston discuss 2026 election fatigue and the frustration of being the "backbone" of a Democratic Party that seldom rewards their loyalty.

Kamala Harris, Sarah McBride, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are just a few women who have shaped American politics.

The Hill is recognizing 50 women as part of its inaugural Top Women Shaping Policy, a group who help to steer the agenda in Washington and state capitols both sides of the aisle. From staffers to ...

Colorism isn’t just a social issue—it’s a workplace one. Research shows skin tone bias can shape women’s hiring, pay, and ...

Over the next decade, obesity rates across the nation could surge to close to half of U.S. adults, a new study published in the medical journal JAMA estimates.

Research shows that Black women tend to enter menopause about 8.5 months earlier than white women and have worse symptoms. Black women experience menopause differently from white women. Research shows ...