women and girls

This Day in Black History: Oct. 10, 1927

Hazel Brown, the first Black female Army general, was born.
10/10/2020

Shoplifting Haul Pics Are the Police's Favorite New Trend

Attention-seekers are reporting their own crimes for likes.
04/07/2016
Do Your Spot?



Ladies: Read This Before Your Next Hook Up With a Guy

College student Alexis LaFata has a warning for you.
03/18/2016
@RepBWColeman - (Photo: National Women's Law Center via Bonnie Watson Coleman via Twitter)

#BlackWomenEqualPay: Twitter Shares Facts About the Wage Gap

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Have You Been Tested for HIV?

June 27 Is National HIV Testing Day

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In Solidarity for Black Women and Girls - May 21 is National Day of Action for Black Women and Girls. In cities across America, activists will unite to speak out about violence against our sisters. Not able to go to a rally? Participate on social media by using the hashtag #SayHerName. Take a look at how people across America are standing in solidarity. (Photo: Andy Katz/Demotix/Corbis)

#SayHerName: Activists Speak Out on Violence Against Black Women and Girls

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The Real World

The 411 on Young People and HIV/AIDS

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Obama Announces New Education Effort to 'Let Girls Learn'

Michelle Obama headed to Japan, Cambodia to promote.
03/04/2015
What's at Stake, Maura Chanz, women's rights, Women and Girls, Spelman College, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, HBCUs, Atlanta
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Ambassador of the Week: Maura Chanz

Spelman College student is a women's rights advocate.
02/17/2015

Commentary: Everyone Needs to Act More Like a Girl

A new commercial's never-gets-old reminder is powerful.
02/04/2015

Kenya Women March for Right to Wear Mini-Skirts

The protest was sparked by recent sexual harassment attacks.
11/17/2014