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 ...

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.

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 ...

Earlier this month, Professor of History and Africana Studies Keisha Blain published her new book, “Without Fear: Black Women and the Making of Human Rights.” In the book, Blain explores how Black ...

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 ...