Black Women Could Swing November’s Vote
|
For Democrats to succeed in the midterm elections, the President must convince African American women that he needs them to watch his back—and that he'll look out for them— argues blogger and commentator Debbie Hines. More »
The Right to Choose: Family Lessons
|
Far from a generational divide, the author, as a young feminist, finds sustenance in the ways the women in her family handled their more limited life choices. More »
Is Wealth a Feminist Issue?
|
Better paying jobs aren’t enough to ensure women’s economic stability, according to a new study. For black women and Latinas in particular, a focus on bridging the “wealth gap” rather than the pay gap may make the most sense. More »
Precious Star Claims the Spotlight
|
With the confidence of a seasoned performer, Gabourey Sidibe portrays a particular character with universal appeal. The movie, based on a Sapphire novel, opens in limited release on Friday. More »
Colorism, Black Women, and Contemporary Representation
|
Former President Jimmy Carter touched off a media firestorm recently by suggesting that racism explained the extreme rancor of some criticism of President Obama’s health reform plan. The resulting debate, however, didn’t begin to reach the nuance of how attitudes about race are experienced in this country, particularly by black women, as the author explains. More »
