Maya Angelou Center for Women’s Health & Wellness Opens in Winston Salem, NC June 2012

May 15, 2012 in Black Woman, North Carolina, Our Health

Dr. Maya Angelou has long been an international advocate for women, and has a proven track record of giving back to her community.  So it is no surprise that Dr. Angelou has teamed [...]

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HIV Rate 5 Times Higher for Black Women in Urban Hotspots

March 13, 2012 in Banner, Black Woman, Our Health

The HIV infection rate for Black women in urban settings is 5 times higher than the national average, and 5 times higher than the CDC previously estimated.  The hotspots for these [...]

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Jim Crow Justice in North Carolina for Black Women Judges and Prosecutors

March 2, 2012 in Black Woman, North Carolina

Top Prosecutor Tracey Cline was removed from her office as Durham County’s District Attorney today, in North Carolina.  Superior Court Judge Robert Hobgood permanently removed Ms. Cline from her position and revoked [...]

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Black Women’s Battle with Breast Cancer

February 27, 2012 in Black Woman, Our Health

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among African American women.  Black women’s alarming breast cancer mortality rate (compared to other American women), has pushed many sisters into action to combat this disease.  Rather than [...]

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Black Women Buy Guns in Record Numbers

January 7, 2012 in Black Woman

Black women are buying up hand guns in record numbers.  The number one reason for the boost in new Black female handgun owners is protection.  Crime statistics for Black women have [...]

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