BlackHer: A New Online Platform Raises the Voices of Black Women Politically and Economically
Black women, suffering from both the gender and racial wealth gap, are using their voting power to fight back.
These ‘Blue Lives Matter’ Bills Send the Wrong Message on Race and Violence
This is just the latest congressional favor for the Fraternal Order of the Police.
Incarceration and Deportation Rip Mothers From Their Families
We need to address the criminalization of race and poverty. To do so, we need to correct our swaying moral compass.
Five Charts that Show Why We Need to Tackle Gender Justice and Poverty Together
The Poor People’s Campaign’s first week of nonviolent moral direct actions will shine a spotlight on the problems of women in poverty.
Women and the Racial Wealth Divide
Tackling the gender gap must go hand-in-hand with taking on racial economic inequality.
8 Trailblazing Women Leading the Fight Against Inequality
In honor of International Women’s Day, we’re highlighting eight fearless women leading some of today’s biggest and most impactful social movements.
America, Oprah is Not Your Savior
America has a history of looking to black women to save Americans from themselves — while not recognizing or respecting their efforts.
Hollywood Won’t Destroy Sexism, But We Can
The solution isn’t for Oprah to run for president. It’s to listen to women everywhere.
From ”Me Too” to “Not One More”
Imagine if the burden to combat sexual assault didn’t have to fall on any of these brave women — from celebrities to interns — pleading with the public to listen to stories they never wanted to have to recall.
Mass Incarceration is a Women’s Issue, Too
The United States is one of the top incarcerators of women in the world, which breaks up families and endangers children.
Detroit’s Revival Can’t Happen Without Women of Color
The story of the city’s revival will be a mythical fable if it is not grounded in uplifting long-term Detroiters and their neighborhoods, in addition to the newcomers the city is attracting.
Report: I Dream Detroit
The Voice and Vision of Women of Color on Detroit’s Future.
Confederate Statues Aren’t About History
They serve to valorize white violence that colors America’s racist past – and present.
Please Don’t Bring Muslims Into Charlottesville
From Barcelona to Charlottesville, there’s an obvious double standard in how Trump treats terrorism. But let’s be careful how we talk about it.
Black-led Labor Organizers Discuss Challenges and Tactics of Black Worker Organizing in the Trump Era at State of Black Workers in America Conference
The Institute for Policy Studies held its 3rd State of Black Workers in America Conference at historic Howard University.