The Root spoke with Planned Parenthood President Alexis McGill Johnson who detailed the devastating impact Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill has on basic care and potentially life-saving screenings.

Every month, the jobs report is reduced to two numbers: how many jobs the economy added and whether the unemployment rate went up or down. If payrolls rise and unemployment falls, the labor market is ...

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New data released this week from the Census Bureau this week reveals the gender pay gap widened for Black women.

New Census numbers indicate that the gender pay gap narrowed in 2025.  However, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that ...

Midge Purce discusses equal pay in women’s sports and why proper compensation reflects how the work of female athletes is valued.

Today, the Census Bureau released its annual national poverty, income, and health insurance data for 2025, finding that Black ...

“Her words, actions, and example gave people permission to be their truest selves,” Steinem’s foundation said ...

After 30 years and a surprise gift from MacKenzie Scott, the Mary Black Foundation now prioritizes child health.