APRILSKIN Helps African American Women Reclaim Skincare for Health and Self-Love
April 16, 2025
In 2025, skincare is no longer just about looking good—it’s about staying healthy, feeling seen, and reclaiming time for yourself.
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Black Women Shine at 2025 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards
March 13, 2025
Cynthia Erivo, Teyana Taylor, Marla Gibbs, and Raamla Mohamed were honored at the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards, with Tyra Banks receiving the inaugural Luminary Spotlight.
Report: Black Women Experience Higher Rates of Domestic Violence
October 31, 2024
The UCLA Pritzker Center for Strengthening Children, the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), and domestic violence service providers collaborated on a new study examining the ongoing trauma impacting survivors of domestic violence (DV) and their children in the Antelope Valley (AV).
UNMET Returns: Celebrating Black Art and Community at the Second Annual Exhibition
October 31, 2024
UNMET founder Mikayla Rodriguez brings back her visionary arts exhibition for a second year,
Koshie Mills Celebrates Black Women at Heirs of Afrika Awards
October 30, 2024
Koshie Mills, founder of The Diaspora Dialogues, a multimedia platform connecting Black communities globally, is set to honor Black women from the African diaspora through her Heirs of Afrika Awards.
Camari Carter Hawkins: Dreams as Resistance
October 2, 2024
To dream is to resist. For poet, writer, and publisher Camari Carter Hawkins, dreaming is more than personal ambition—it’s a form of survival.
The Impact of Maternal Health & How To Be Aware
October 2, 2024
Within our country, there is a pattern of health factors and terms that are often used when explaining the lifestyle that many people of color have to endure. However, it is extremely difficult to fully understand the amount of health issues that women, especially women of color, potentially face.
2 Black women could make Senate history on Election Day
September 15, 2024
The Senate has the potential for history-making this fall, with not one, but two, Black women possibly elected to the chamber, a situation never seen in America since Congress was created more than 200 years ago.
Hate Crimes Can – and do – Have Long-Lasting Negative Impacts on Mental Health
July 10, 2024
With July recognized as National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, Kaiser Permanente is raising awareness about mental health issues facing underrepresented groups, including the Black community, and the importance of seeking timely treatment when needed.
Is it Because They’re Black Women?
April 10, 2024
Women are 2 to 3 times more likely to be diagnosed with lupus than men and lupus is most prevalent among women of color.
Political Playback: News You Might Have Missed – Nov. 2
November 2, 2023
Summaries of important news occurring over the past week throughout the state.
A Lesson In Adulting: The Kevin de León Conundrum
September 28, 2023
When I was told that Councilmember Kevin de León was involved with the square dedication for Willis O. Tyler, the Black attorney who won the landmark case that made adding racial covenants to block Black people from living in white neighborhoods in California illegal, the irony wasn’t lost on me.
Black Caucus Members’ Bills Protecting Black Children, Union Workers Advance
June 8, 2023
Pro-public service legislation introduced by Assemblymember Tina McKinnor’s (D-Inglewood), Assembly Bill (AB) 1, moved closer to becoming law when it was passed by the Assembly with a 66-3 vote in late last Month. It is now under consideration in the Senate.
Get Fit with Britt-Nick Hosts 12th Annual Women’s Trinity Retreat, “Glow Up” In Montego Bay, Jamaica
June 2, 2023
By Denver Mackey Contributing Writer Cassandra Nickerson, founder of Get Fit with Britt-Nick Organization, and Janeshia Robinson, co-founder of the Annual Women’s Trinity Retreat, hosted their 12th annual retreat, “Glow Up” in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Get Fit with Britt-Nick is a growing health and fitness organization, dedicated to helping women of color develop the nutrition and fitness tools necessary to create a positive health legacy in their homes and communities. Being mentally and physically fit should be goal of every human being. However, sometimes lack of information, cultural influences and plain old bad habits, prevent us from living that reality.
Local Organization Helps Black Women Access Medical care
April 27, 2023
Public Health recognizes community partners’ efforts to support women, mothers, and girls in communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.