Rianna Raymond-Williams discusses ‘Unboxing’, a methodology taking reproductive health research to Black Caribbean women.| the polyphony
Enhancing your beauty regimen is more than just applying makeup or slathering on skincare products – it’s about cultivating a ritual of self-care and nurturing your skin from within. For Black women, who often face unique challenges with hyperpigmentation, dryness, and sensitivity, building the perfect skincare routine tailored to their needs is essential. Caring for […]| DefenderNetwork.com
Trying to get your foot in the door in the corporate world as a Black woman isn’t easy. This becomes way more difficult when you’re also disabled. The employment rate for people with disabilities in the US reached 22.5% in 2023; the tech sector appears to have a lower rate. A survey of the global AWS […] The post Meet The Blind CEO Who Is Helping Companies Become More Inclusive appeared first on POCIT. Telling the stories and thoughts of the underrepresented in tech..| POCIT. Telling the stories and thoughts of the underrepresented in tech.
A hair-braiding robot invented by a startup has won a Harvard Innovation Labs competition. Harvard Business School inventors Yinka Ogunbiyi and David Afolabi, the creators of Halo Braid, aim to halve braiding time. With their innovative braiding robot, they hope to help both braiders and clients save time and money, making the process faster and […] The post Harvard Graduate’s Hair-Braiding Robot Takes Top Prize In Startup Competition appeared first on POCIT. Telling the stories and thoug...| POCIT. Telling the stories and thoughts of the underrepresented in tech.
A multi-state poll of 5,000 Black adults revealed that economic instability and limited access to health care are the most pressing issues facing Black families in 2025, with 90% of respondents stating Medicaid has been important to them and/or their families.| Davis Vanguard
Black women only make up 0.7% of the UK’s technology workforce, according to the Tech Talent Charter Diversity in Tech Report 2023. With statistics being that low, it’s hard for Black women to believe that they can make space in an industry where they are often not seen. Nevertheless, Black women in tech do exist, and many […] The post This Is Why Some Black Women Are Leaving The Tech Industry appeared first on POCIT. Telling the stories and thoughts of the underrepresented in tech..| POCIT. Telling the stories and thoughts of the underrepresented in tech.
Sisters Dr. Jacqueline Philips and Lorraine Phillips have launched Melanin Doctor, the first Black-owned telehealth service dedicated exclusively to Black women. Inspired by their mother’s struggle with diabetes and her life-changing results with GLP-1 medications, the sisters, who are both doctors, created the platform to expand access and care for Black women. Black women face […] The post Sisters Launch First Black-Owned Telehealth Service Designed For Black Women appeared first on POC...| POCIT. Telling the stories and thoughts of the underrepresented in tech.
The current job market for Black women in the US is bleak. More than 300,000 Black women have exited the workforce in just a matter of months. 518,00 Black women have not returned to the labor force since the pandemic started, meaning their real unemployment rate is over 10%, according to gender economist Katica Roy’s […] The post How Black Women Can Protect Their Careers Amid Rising Unemployment appeared first on POCIT. Telling the stories and thoughts of the underrepresented in tech..| POCIT. Telling the stories and thoughts of the underrepresented in tech.
Nearly 300,000 Black women left the workforce in just three months, according to gender economist Katica Roy’s analysis of federal data published in MSNBC. Black women were the only major female demographic to see significant job losses in the five-month period between February and July, with 319,000 leaving the workforce, The New York Times reports. […] The post Congresswoman Urges Federal Action After 300,000 Black Women Exit Workforce In Just 3 Months appeared first on POCIT. Telling t...| POCIT. Telling the stories and thoughts of the underrepresented in tech.
A new social media platform designed for the Black community is set to launch. Byio – short for By Invite Only- is the first-ever SaaS, AI-forward social platform founded and owned by Black women, according to a press release. Byio is designed to build community. “Unlike traditional platforms that alienate and mistreat certain demographics, Byio […] The post The First-Ever Social Platform Founded And Owned By Black Women Is 100% Invite-Only appeared first on POCIT. Telling the stories a...| POCIT. Telling the stories and thoughts of the underrepresented in tech.
Amid rising unemployment rates for Black women, many with disabilities are seeking self-employment, according to a new study from Georgia State University and Wayne State University. Published in June in the Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, the research analyzed US Census Bureau data, including responses from 91 Black women with physical or mental disabilities. […] The post Nearly Half Of Black Women With Disabilities Are Turning To Self-Employment appeared first on POCI...| POCIT. Telling the stories and thoughts of the underrepresented in tech.
By refusing to answer questions of public concern while insulting reporters who press him, critics argue Trump is undermining democratic accountability.| NewsOne
Nkem Osian, a member of Resilient Sisterhood Project’s Young Advisory Leadership Council, sat down with RSP for an interview recently about her journey with uterine fibroids. Uterine fibroids are noncancerous tumors that grow on the uterus and can cause prolonged menstrual periods, early labor, and miscarriages. The size of a fibroid varies from a small… The post You Are Not Alone in Your Uterine Fibroids Journey appeared first on Resilient Sisterhood Project.| Resilient Sisterhood Project
The Resilient Sisterhood Project is delighted about the recognition of the legacy of the much beloved Gwen Ifill by the US Postal Service. On January 30th, 2020 USPS unveiled the 43rd postage stamp in the Black Heritage Series, featuring Ifill. Gwen Ifill was born on September 29, 1955, in New York City. Growing up, her… The post Remembering Gwen Ifill appeared first on Resilient Sisterhood Project.| Resilient Sisterhood Project
Lori Harvey finally got answers about her health, but stigma and medical bias often leave millions of Black women to suffer in silence.| TheGrio
“I spoke out against hatred and violence in America — and it cost me my job,” former Washington Post writer Karen Attiah claims.| TheGrio
I begin this piece with a test on your ability to immediately recognize the names of the following five prominent Black women in the United States. Any luck? | ADR
Serena Williams shares her experience using GLP-1 medications for weight loss, sparking a conversation about health, stigma, and access to care.| DefenderNetwork.com
Learn what not to say to a Black mama, or prepare to face her wrath. These are the things you should never utter unless you're ready for a lecture.| DefenderNetwork.com
NEW BLOG | RESPECTABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY: HBCU WOMEN'S GENDER STRATEGIES FOR HETEROSEXUALITY Dr. Mercedez Dunn-Gallier examines the contradictions and challenges of accomplishing Black respectable womanhood through collegiate sex and romance for cisgender heterosexual undergraduate women at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).| Gender & Society
How do online interactions mirror societal norms? A recent Social Psychology Quarterly article reveals that even those online spaces that are collectively supportive against racism and sexism are rife with the sorts of limiting societal expectations imposed on racialized women in the offline world. Using interview data from 18 Black and Asian women, Paulina d.C. […]| Articles – Contexts
There are quiet fault lines in Black women and white women friendships, cracks that ideology splinters further.| NewsOne
This year's observance of Black History Month falls at a convulsive time for Americans. As the Trump administration works to eliminate all diversity, equity and inclusion programs in government and throughout American society, from companies to nonprofits, it's more important than ever to celebrate and commemorate the achievements and the contributions of Black Americans. With that in mind, two films that premiered at Sundance are worthy of your attention. Seeds, the winner of the U.S. Grand ...| Ms. Magazine
Front & Center is a groundbreaking Ms. series that began as first-person accounts of Black mothers living in Jackson, Miss., receiving a guaranteed income. Moving into the fourth year and next| Ms. Magazine
60 years after Hamer’s appeal for voting and women's rights, Kamala Harris is the Democratic nominee for president. She stands on Hamer's shoulders.| Ms. Magazine
There’s a spirituality to black femme-dom. A current in the room when a group of black femmes get together. It is the lifeblood that courses through several nations–even ones we had no intention of traveling to to begin with. It is the reason I would go to church when it was hard to get out […]| Crutches and Spice
