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New York Attorney General’s Report Finds Gov. Andrew Cuomo Sexually Harassed Nearly a Dozen Women

The question is will Cuomo finally resign now that the investigation found his accuser's testimonies to be credible, or will he continue to be trash?

By

Zack Linly

Published

August 3, 2021
Criminal Justice, Reproductive Justice

Black Women Bear the Brunt of Criminalized Pregnancy and Motherhood. Here’s Why We Can’t Afford to Ignore It

No one should be forced to undergo the threat of arrest and incarceration because of any pregnancy outcome.

By

Color Of Change

Published

July 16, 2021
Beauty + Style

Let Them Lead: It’s Time to Follow Black Women and Girls Toward Justice

Despite some (if uneven) progress with vaccinations, we still face a pandemic of pandemics: A deadly virus that exposes and aggravates deep-seated racism and gender-bias throughout our societies and institutions. Indeed, all of the data affirm, women—particularly women of color—bear the brunt of these interconnected crises. The facts are devastating: Women of color have been…

By

Maiysha Kai

Published

March 31, 2021
Beauty + Style

With a $15 Million Start From the Ford Foundation, The Black Feminist Fund Takes Flight

Black women matter—because when we win, we typically bring everyone to the finish line. The Ford Foundation clearly recognizes the value in investing in Black women, as on Thursday, it was announced that the philanthropic organization is providing $15 million to launch The Black Feminist Fund, “a philanthropic organization led by Black feminists whose mission…

By

Maiysha Kai

Published

March 26, 2021
Entertainment, It's Lit

PageTurners: The Literary Journey of Black Voices

Black history has been passed down from generation to generation through storytelling. Stories of religion, trauma, love and family have been the backbone of our communities, and the most recent releases from Black authors continue that tradition. In a time where meeting and being together in person is near impossible, using literature to have deep…

By

Bella Morais

Published

February 26, 2021
Beauty + Style

With a $1 Million Gift, Howard University Announces the Launch of a Center for Women, Gender and Global Leadership

On Saturday, Nov. 7, the nation learned that a graduate of Howard University, Kamala Harris, will become the highest-ranking woman in American history when she assumes the vice presidency next January. It’s also a remarkable milestone for the 153-year-old HBCU, which already counts among its extensive cadre of accolades and esteemed alumni one Schwarzman Scholar,…

By

Maiysha Kai

Published

November 12, 2020
Beauty + Style

Rainbow Was Relegated to 'Lady Chores' on Black-ish, but Tracee Ellis Ross Wasn't Havin' That Ish

Tracee Ellis Ross isn’t boss-ish, she’s a whole boss. In a recent episode of the LA Times’ TV podcast “Can’t Stop Watching,” Ross spoke with LA Times staff writer and show host Yvonne Villarreal and recalled the time she spoke up on behalf of her character Rainbow “Bow” Johnson, once she realized that Bow was…

By

Tonja Renée Stidhum

Published

August 19, 2020
Beauty + Style

The 19th Represents: A Female-Focused Summit Hosts a Bevy of Brilliant Women—and a New Role for Meghan Markle

‘Tis the season for a summit! As you hopefully know by now, this week marks the second week of The Root’s monthlong inaugural Root Institute, our absolutely free to the public virtual conference taking place each Tuesday and Thursday through August. But August also marks the ratification of the 19th Amendment, effectively ending the decades-long…

By

Maiysha Kai

Published

August 10, 2020
Beauty + Style

What We’re Reading Now: Mikki Kendall’s Hood Feminism

This book isn’t just for white women. While other publications praise Mikki Kendall’s Hood Feminism: Notes From the Women That a Movement Forgot for being “a much-needed addition to feminist discourse” (Kirkus) or “a searing indictment of mainstream feminism” (NPR), they focus on what Kendall’s essay collection tells so-called mainstream (read: white) feminists about marginalized…

By

Maiysha Kai

Published

May 4, 2020
Beauty + Style

Great Moments in Black Her-story: 10 Books That Celebrate the Presence, Power, and Legacies of Black Women

Black History Month may be over, but for black women (and those who love them), the party’s only half-over, because March is Women’s History Month—and ain’t I a woman? Nestled at the intersection of blackness and womanhood, we know black women’s histories are rich and varied; we may not be anyone’s mules, but we are…

By

Maiysha Kai

Published

March 2, 2020