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Melinda French Gates Awards Allyson Felix $20M Grant for Black Maternal Health
Allyson Felix awarded $20M grant from Melinda Gates to support Black maternal health organizations and initiatives.
UK considering new definition of sex in equality laws
Britain is considering plans to create a distinction in equality laws between a person who was born a particular sex and someone who has transitioned to become that sex.
Woman, Thou Art (A Little Too) Loosed! Jakes says modern culture is ‘raising up women to be men’
In a sermon titled “Real Men Pour In,” highlighted by The Christian Post, the 65-year-old pastor of The Potter’s House of Dallas speaks out against the modern day “sociological order” he claims is “raising up women to be men” and destroying families in the process.
Vice President Kamala Harris held a roundtable with faith leaders to discuss reproductive rights
As part of an ongoing effort to get faith leaders on board with protecting reproductive rights, Vice President Kamala Harris held a roundtable Monday with leadership representing various faiths.
Doing Too Much: Barbie is supposedly teaching our daughters ‘self-care’ and we’re not buying it
A major corporation is jumping on the self-care bandwagon, and some parents are skeptical about their true intent—me being one of them. Mattel recently unveiled its Barbie Wellness Collection that, according to them, is created to “introduce girls to the benefits of self-care through play.”
Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi discusses the significance of representing women ‘who look like me’
Millions watched as South Africa's Zozibini Tunzi was crowned Miss Universe 2019, fulfilling her dream of showing black girls everywhere a different standard of beauty. Even if she had not won the crown, she said, “I think I would have accomplished it either way just by being on that stage…”
Women find community and 'peace of mind' with 40+ Double Dutch Club
Millions of African American girls remember growing up in the '70s, '80s and '90s, going outside, and doing Double Dutch with their family and friends until the street lights came on. Now, a 49-year-old woman is making national headlines for uniting women around the jumping rope game.
Christian singer Jordin Sparks says women don’t know ‘how amazing we are’
Christian singer Jordin Sparks says women are absolutely incredible. “There’s so many things that we as women don’t know or the conversations aren’t had about our bodies and how amazing we are,” she said during a televised interview with Tamron Hall on the host’s eponymous talk sow Thursday.
Messy people: 6 commandments for dealing with drama-starters
Drama-starters are detrimental to your spiritual health and overall well-being. When you come across folks that are notorious for stirring up trouble, diminishing others, and spreading unwholesome rumors, there are some rules of engagement you must follow. Here are 6 commandments to live by when encountering messy people.
Judge rules US military draft only for men unconstitutional
A court ruling in Texas declaring the U.S. military draft system unconstitutional because it applies only to men has left observers waiting to see what the government does next. This has renewed attention over whether American women should be eligible for a military draft.
VIDEO: Tennis champ Serena Williams encourages women to seize opportunity
“If I waited to be invited in, I would have never stood out,” says Serena Williams, encouraging women to be proactive and assertive in a newly unveiled ad. She’s empowering ladies to step up!
Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says Jesus treated men and women as equals
In the 21st century, as many women still struggle to find their definitive place in a patriarchal society, feminist author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, argues that when Jesus walked the earth, He saw men and women as equals. Read her thoughts and see what you think about her argument.
Tamera Mowry-Housley celebrates ‘The Real’ Emmy win: ‘God you are amazing!’
“The Real” co-hosts took home an Emmy Sunday. While the ecstatic (and stunned!) ladies all thanked their fans, Tamera Mowry-Housley was sure to send praises up to God for the milestone achievement that she says left her “seriously in awe.”
The comparison trap: You're one of a kind
Stop comparing yourself to others; you're doing yourself and the world around you such a terrible injustice, robbing them of the beauty and awesomeness of who YOU are. Comparison is the thief of joy. Don't let it steal yours.
Gabrielle Douglas and the case for modesty
Gabrielle Douglas found herself in hot water last year when she discussed modesty in the context of sexual assault. While her word choice was wrong, her view on modesty deserves a second glance.