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National Survey Finds Lag in Cervical Cancer Screening and Information for Hispanic and Black Women
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National Survey Finds Lag in Cervical Cancer Screening and Information for Hispanic and Black Women

“These national findings demonstrate the critical need to ensure that equity is a part of all efforts to ensure information and access to services for women. Our findings reveal that Hispanic and Black women are not getting the information they need for their health,” said Jane L. Delgado, PhD, MS, President and CEO of the…

The Women Leading the Fight Against COVID-19

The Women Leading the Fight Against COVID-19

By d-mars.com News Provider Less than 30 percent of the world’s researchers are women, according to the UNESCO Institute for Statistics. However, one team fighting against COVID-19 is not only leading the charge to save lives, but also in empowering women in science, encouraging the next generation of girls and young women to pursue STEM…

Breast Cancer Is the Most Imperative Health Issue Facing African American Women

Breast Cancer Is the Most Imperative Health Issue Facing African American Women

Though Black women get breast cancer at a slightly lower incidence rate than white women, Black women are 42% more like to DIE of breast cancer than white women. That is an astounding number and indicative of a variety of factors, many reflecting racial disparities. Women do not need to DIE from breast cancer. It…

NNPA Teams with Magic Johnson to Fund Over $100 Million in PPP Loans for Minority and Women-Owned Businesses
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NNPA Teams with Magic Johnson to Fund Over $100 Million in PPP Loans for Minority and Women-Owned Businesses

Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., President and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) announced today that he and the NNPA have agreed to assist the efforts of Earvin “Magic” Johnson, majority owner of EquiTrust, the nation’s largest minority-owned insurance company, and MBE Capital Partners (MBECP), the largest certified minority-owned asset-based lender, in funding…

Women Empowering Nations Invites 1,100 High School and College Students to Join a Virtual Summit Honoring Black Changemakers

Women Empowering Nations Invites 1,100 High School and College Students to Join a Virtual Summit Honoring Black Changemakers

Women Empowering Nations is calling on 1,100 young women to be a part of a virtual, global day for girls to grow, learn and be inspired to lead. On Saturday, June 27th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. CST, the organization will host the Girls Leading Our World summit for Black high school and college…

The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency Extends Online Virtual Programs and Hosts Virtual “Doc Talk”
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The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency Extends Online Virtual Programs and Hosts Virtual “Doc Talk”

The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit providing Houston-area women and girls with the tools needed to be advocates for their health, is extending its series of online programs and is taking its regularly scheduled Doc Talk presentation online on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Noon.   To ensure positive outcomes for…

Report: Companies Owned by Women of Color Account for 89 Percent of All New Women-Owned Businesses

Report: Companies Owned by Women of Color Account for 89 Percent of All New Women-Owned Businesses

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Crystal Etienne is a businesswoman, wife, and mother of two children. She’s also the founder of Ruby Love, a $10 million personal care company that she built in just four years. “My dream was to always work for myself,” Etienne, a New York native, stated in an…

Silent Killer STI’s & Cervical Cancer are Infecting More Women Than We Thought

Silent Killer STI’s & Cervical Cancer are Infecting More Women Than We Thought

By LJ Garfield   It’s no surprise that there is a disparity between the access to quality health care among Black women and white women. So, there shouldn’t be any surprise that there is also a disparity between the infection rates from cervical cancer among Black women and white women. Cervical cancer is silently trying…

The Mecca of Women’s Transformation: How RC Fitness’ All Female Facility is Redefining Gym Community

The Mecca of Women’s Transformation: How RC Fitness’ All Female Facility is Redefining Gym Community

RC Fitness & Signature Physiques Studio. From its humble beginnings of free boot camps in the park, with hardly any clientele, RC Fitness has transformed into “the Mecca of women’s transformations,” boasting hundreds of triple digit weight loss stories as well as complete medical transformations with diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes being…

The 7th Annual Top 30 Influential Women of Houston Awards Gala

The 7th Annual Top 30 Influential Women of Houston Awards Gala

Save the date: August 23, 2019 The Top 30 Women sponsor an annual gala, The Top 30 Influential Women of Houston Awards,   devoted to acknowledging leaders from all industries and sectors, including medicine, design, finance, law, fashion, construction and more. The Top 30 Women also produce The Top 30 Influential Women of Houston Speaker Series.  This…

Premier Women’s Boutique Celebrated Its Sweet 16!  Cotton Candy & Couture…..MELODRAMA BOUTIQUE!

Premier Women’s Boutique Celebrated Its Sweet 16! Cotton Candy & Couture…..MELODRAMA BOUTIQUE!

Houston, Texas – (December 18, 2018) – On Sunday, December 16, 2018, MELODRAMA Boutique celebrated its “Sweet 16 Anniversary”, hosted by Sky Houston, Radio Personality at KMJQ Majic 102.1 FM. MELODRAMA Boutique, located at 5306 Almeda Road, offers one-of-a-kind apparel and accessories for sophisticated women of all lifestyles and sizes.   The Sweet Sixteen Celebration kicked off at…

Dr. Heather Brown Fights to Punch Out Breast Cancer and Promote Women’s Health

Dr. Heather Brown Fights to Punch Out Breast Cancer and Promote Women’s Health

Pink Power: The Fight to Punch Out Breast Cancer and Promote Women’s Health Dr. Heather Brown Orthodontics hosted a “Women’s Wellness and Fitness Day” for Breast Cancer Awareness at the Power Center on Saturday, October 20. This event served as an opportunity to raise funds and honor survivors of breast cancer as well as other…

Premiere Black Women’s Organization Spearheads International Change

Premiere Black Women’s Organization Spearheads International Change

By Lauren Poteat, NNPA Washington Correspondent During the height of the 48th Annual Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), members of the International Black Women’s Public Policy Institute (IBWPPI), gave way to their 10th Annual Gala and Policy Forum, centered around ‘Leadership in a Global Black Women’s Movement.’ Focused on the need for women to support other women, the…

Women and Girls Share Life’s Experiences Through Books with The Sowing Circle
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Women and Girls Share Life’s Experiences Through Books with The Sowing Circle

Dozens of women and girls gathered at The African American Library at the Gregory School for the official launch of The Sowing Circle, a new book club created by local entrepreneur and philanthropist, Carla Lane. Lane’s nonprofit organization, This Woman’s Work, formed a partnership with the Houston Public Library to create The Sowing Circle, which…

Local Women’s Health Organization Urges Texans to Focus on Early Detection this Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Local Women’s Health Organization Urges Texans to Focus on Early Detection this Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Dorothy Gibbons, Co-Founder of The Rose, lost her mother to cervical cancer that was discovered too late. At 22, Gibbons didn’t know how to be her mother’s advocate, nor did her mother know how to advocate for herself. As a result, even though the disease could have been detected early on and treated, it wasn’t….

THE TEXAS BLACK WOMEN’S EXPO MERGES WITH THE NZURI NATURAL HAIR SHOW IN HOUSTON, TEXAS

THE TEXAS BLACK WOMEN’S EXPO MERGES WITH THE NZURI NATURAL HAIR SHOW IN HOUSTON, TEXAS

TBWE reveals EMI Award recipients AND in partnership with Women of Wealth Magazine’s WIME Awards,“Sexy over 60 Fashion Pageant” Little Miss “Happy” Head Beauty Pageant, workshops and more! HOUSTON, TX— Visionary and Trichologist, Dr. Leola Anifowoshe, proudly invites the general public to this year’s 2nd Annual  Texas Black Women’s Expo (TBWE) and 8th Annual Nzuri…

Sista Strut 3K Breast Cancer Walk by iHEARTMedia, Inc. Supports Women’s Health in Houston

Sista Strut 3K Breast Cancer Walk by iHEARTMedia, Inc. Supports Women’s Health in Houston

Houston, TX, August 6, 2018 – In May of this year, the Cracker Barrel Sista Strut 3K Breast Cancer Walk by iHEARTMedia was announced to community leaders from local businesses, churches, professional groups and Houston City officials during a luncheon held at the iHeartMedia offices. Sista Strut raises awareness about the higher death rate African…

This 70-year-old program prepares young women for leadership

This 70-year-old program prepares young women for leadership

By d-mars.com News provider A record number of women are running for public office this year. In the near future, we can expect more female public servants representing the American people – from local chambers to Capitol Hill. In light of this exciting trend, it is important to highlight programs that help develop young women…

Top 30 Influential Women Of Houston

Top 30 Influential Women Of Houston

Our Top 30 Influential Women of Houston Awards Gala recognizes and celebrates the diverse group of women in Houston who encompass tenacity, discipline, and diligence. Awardees have broken barriers in their respective fields and left an indelible mark on the face of Houston. The Top 30 Influential Women of Houston directory features the influential female…