They serve tiny African communities. The first significant achievement comes from having built water wells. These brought new freedom and new opportunities to the people, especially for women who ...

YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon – A leading African cardinal says African cultures and “a certain mentality in the Church” have put women in a disadvantaged position. Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu of ...

Instead of charging to the front lines of the culture wars, many Black women have vowed to prioritize their own well-being first. By Katie Mogg Cheri Hall woke up hours before dawn the morning ...

Across the African media landscape, women are rising as powerful storytellers, reshaping narratives that reflect the continent’s diversity, complexity, and vibrancy. These voices are not just ...

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No fewer than 21,700 African women were reportedly killed by people close to them, according to a report by the United Nations (UN). A woman is killed by a partner or relative every 10 minutes ...

Joy Reid and other Black women are on hiatus. Joy Reid gives “free advice,” to progressive white women post-election — Black women are off duty. The MSNBC correspondent posted a video to ...

Tyler Perry has dedicated the past quarter-century of his career to giving voice to Black ... of the Women’s Army Corps, these enlisted ladies did not kill Hitler or even carry guns, but were ...

Often overlooked, Black women bear the brunt of violent crime. Many see Harris as an ally At a crime survivors march, attendees had complicated feelings over how to balance justice for crime ...

Syria is finally free of Mr Assad’s brutality. A rebel offensive that began in the north-west on November 27th progressed ...

But current weight loss interventions based on lifestyle changes largely fail to meet the needs of Black women. As community health researchers, we wondered why scientists have been unable to ...

The best black pants for women—including our top picks from Veronica Beard, Aritzia, and J.Crew—offer an impeccable fit, luxe fabrics and comfortable designs. They can be worn for long days at ...