April 2019 - BlackHer.us

She the People Presidential Forum Makes Candidates Accountable to Black and Brown Women

by Kelly Macías | Apr 28, 2019 | Articles

Every day that Donald Trump remains in office, Black women’s health and well-being are at risk. That’s why this next election is so critical. But, even with this sense of urgency, Black women are still selective and intelligent voters. In this historic primary season,...

College Signing Day is May 1. Let’s Celebrate!

by Jocelyn Harmon | Apr 27, 2019 | Videos

“How it feels to be free” – Nina Simone

On Being a Trailblazer and Blazing a Trail for Others in Media: An Interview with Dorothy Butler Gilliam

by Karen James Cody | Apr 25, 2019 | Our Sheroes

Our BlackHer Shero of the Week is Dorothy Butler Gilliam, award-winning journalist, and a trailblazer whose influence at one of the nation’s top newspapers inspired a generation of women and minorities to enter the media profession. In fact, a more diverse media was a...

Intersections of Our Lives – A New Poll Outlines Priorities of Women of Color

by Kelly Macías | Apr 21, 2019 | Articles

As the 2020 election season gets underway, Black women know all too well that the stakes couldn’t be higher. Donald Trump’s presidency and his unwavering Republican support have been horrific for the nation (and, let’s face it, the world). But it’s been...