Black women

Bontle Moka-Moliki, a 32-year-old Atlanta resident, was diagnosed with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) in 2024 after battling endometriosis and fibroids. The article highlights hope for increased awareness of PMOS among Black and Latina women.

The unemployment rate for Black women decreased from 7.07% to 5.73% between March and July 2026, but this decline reflects fewer Black women in the labor force (a drop of 387,000) and a rise in those not in the labor force (454,000 increase), not improved employment. In contrast, Black men’s unemployment rate fell alongside stable labor force participation and increased employment.

Gun homicides in the U.S. declined by nearly 16% in 2024, falling to 15,364 deaths, while firearm suicides reached a record high of 27,593 deaths. Total firearm-related deaths in 2024 were 44,447, a 5% decrease from the previous year, but firearms remained the leading cause of death for children and teens ages 1 to 17 for the fifth consecutive year.

Gun homicides in the U.S. decreased by nearly 16% in 2024, while firearm suicides reached a record high of 27,593 deaths. Overall firearm-related deaths fell 5% to 44,447, with firearms remaining the leading cause of death for children and teens ages 1 to 17.

Gun homicides in the U.S. declined by nearly 16% in 2024, but firearm suicides reached a record high of 27,593 deaths, according to a Johns Hopkins analysis of CDC data. Overall firearm-related deaths fell 5% to 44,447, with firearms remaining the leading cause of death for children and teens aged 1–17 for the fifth consecutive year.

Gun homicides in the U.S. declined by 16% in 2024, while firearm suicides reached a record high of 27,593 deaths. Total firearm-related deaths fell 5% to 44,447, with firearms remaining the leading cause of death for children and teens ages 1–17 for the fifth consecutive year.

Women make up 51% of Louisiana’s population and 55% of registered voters but hold only 22% of House and 14% of Senate seats. Despite historical milestones since 1936, progress in legislative representation has been slow, though Black women’s relative gains in elected office align with state demographics.

Four Black women with nine degrees combined have not secured steady paychecks, highlighting challenges in the job market. The president's promise to save 'Black jobs' has led to a widening employment gap, causing pain for the Black middle class.

A Washington State Women’s Commission report found Black women in the public sector face persistent bias and scrutiny, with limited options for recourse.

New York State's maternal mortality reforms, initiated eight years ago, show delayed progress in addressing racial disparities, with Black women still dying at disproportionately high rates during and after childbirth. A 2023 audit highlights expanded initiatives but persistent gaps, including Black women being five times more likely than white women to die pregnancy-related deaths.

A Cambridge study suggests that stress from racism and deprivation may contribute to higher maternal mortality rates among Black women by elevating oxidative stress, inflammation, and uteroplacental vascular resistance during pregnancy. Researchers analyzed 44 existing studies to identify these physiological pathways linked to worse outcomes.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris criticized Democratic Party members for prioritizing titles over action, admitting she is 'exhausted' by their self-interest. She emphasized the need for accountability and hinted at a potential 2028 presidential run, while urging Black women to adopt a more transactional approach to political engagement.