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  • Beyoncé Told Us Not to Let Work Break our Soul. Is “Quiet Quitting” The Answer?

    “Quiet quitting,” sounds terrifying as a Black woman, but maintaining good workplace boundaries might be exactly what we need.

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    Jessica Washington






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    August 19, 2022
  • So, We’re All Worried About this Polio Case, Right?

    We searched for answers about what the first case of polio discovered in the United States in nearly a decade means for you!

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    August 18, 2022
  • Update: Owami Davies, a missing Black London Woman, has been Found Alive!

    The Black nursing student, Owami Davies, who went missing in London in July, has been found alive, according to police reports.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    August 18, 2022
  • Here’s How Biden’s Inflation Act Helps Black Americans With Diabetes

    On Tuesday, Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act, capping insulin prices for Americans with diabetes.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    August 17, 2022
  • Doctors Say: Abortion Bans Will Kill Black Women

    Health care providers explain why the end of Roe v. Wade is exacerbating the Black maternal health care crisis.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    August 17, 2022
  • Poll: Black Americans are Deeply Impacted by Housing Segregation

    A new study obtained by The Root, highlights the impact of racial segregation on Black Americans

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    August 15, 2022
  • R.Kelly’s Alleged Victim in Infamous 2002 Tape Might Finally Get Justice

    On Monday, R.Kelly is expected to stand trial for allegedly recording the infamous video of himself urinating on and sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    August 12, 2022
  • Black Pregnant Women Have Already Faced Criminalization. Without Roe It Will Get Worse

    A new report from If/When/How shows that a shocking number of Black women have already been jailed for alleged abortions.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    August 11, 2022
  • Tampons Are Expensive! New York Congresswomen Want to Do Something About It

    They are urging an inquiry into the accessibility of period products, an issue that disproportionately impacts people of color.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    August 10, 2022
  • Nebraska Teen’s Facebook Messages Used to Prosecute Her For Allegedly Having an Abortion

    Nebraska Police used a teen’s Facebook messages to charge her for allegedly having an illegal abortion. What does this mean for a post-Roe world?

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    August 10, 2022
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