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Commentary: Finding Joy and Justice for Childbearing Black Moms

by Stefi Mar | Aug 29, 2023 | Bakersfield, Features, Los Angeles, State, Valleys, Women | 0

Black mothers are more likely to die due to complications from pregnancy and childbirth than pregnant women of all other races. This is a shameful injustice plaguing the Black community, one that is over 400 years in the making.

Closing Education Gaps and Fostering Leadership: Willie J Frink College Prep Charter School Approved

by Stefi Mar | Aug 23, 2023 | Bakersfield, Education K-12, Features & Profiles, Front Page, Women | 0

In a bold and visionary step towards educational equity, the Kern County community is set to welcome a groundbreaking institution that aims to transform the educational landscape and bridge critical gaps in opportunities. The Willie J Frink College Prep Charter School, slated to open its doors in 2024, carries a distinct mission that sets it apart. With a focus on closing educational disparities and nurturing civic and entrepreneurial leadership, this charter school is poised to make a lasting impact on the lives of students in Bakersfield.

Angel Reese Pays it Forward with $12,000 Gift to Baltimore Alma Mater

by Stefi Mar | Aug 22, 2023 | Bakersfield, Los Angeles, Sports, Valleys, Women | 0

n a display of gratitude, commitment, and quintessentially paying it forward, Angel Reese, the superstar LSU women’s basketball player, showcased her dedication to the community that shaped her by donating $12,000 to her alma mater, St. Frances Academy.

California Study: Most Black Women Voters Are Financially Insecure

by Stefi Mar | Aug 15, 2023 | Bakersfield, Financial Markets, Front Page, Los Angeles, Valleys, Voting, Women | 0

A study released last week by the California Black Women’s Collective Empowerment Institute (CBWCEI) presents a grim picture of the financial stability of Black women voters in the state.

Conservative Group Files Lawsuit Against Venture Capital Fund That Offers Help to Black Women-Owned Businesses

by Stefi Mar | Aug 8, 2023 | Bakersfield, Financial Markets, Front Page, Tech, Women | 0

With the white sheets removed, the hoods now off, and the dog whistles as overt as they were during Jim Crow and the struggle for civil rights in the mid-20th century, a conservative group that spearheaded the Supreme Court’s overturning of affirmative action now has set its sights on Black women. 

Black Women Weigh Emerging Risks of ‘Creamy Crack’ Hair Straighteners

by Stefi Mar | Aug 8, 2023 | Bakersfield, Features, Los Angeles, Women | 0

Deanna Denham Hughes was stunned when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer last year. She was only 32. She had no family history of cancer, and tests found no genetic link. Hughes wondered why she, an otherwise healthy Black mother of two, would develop a malignancy known as a “silent killer.”

California’s First Partner: Gender Pay Gap Is “More Obvious” With Black Women

by Stefi Mar | Aug 1, 2023 | African Americans, Bakersfield, Front Page, Los Angeles, State, State & Local Politics, Valleys, Women | 0

California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom says, “gender discrimination is the oldest form of oppression,” and America must act urgently to fix it.

USWNT Draws with Netherlands 1-1 in 2019 Final Rematch

by James Luckey | Jul 31, 2023 | Los Angeles, Sports, Valleys, Women | 0

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Nikki Blue Takes Over as Interim Head Coach of Phoenix Mercury

by James Luckey | Jun 28, 2023 | Bakersfield, Featured, Los Angeles, NBA, Sports, Women | 0

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Minnesota Establishes Office to Address Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls

by Stefi Mar | Jun 6, 2023 | Bakersfield, Valleys, Women, World & Nation | 0

In a significant step toward addressing the distressing issue of missing Black women, Minnesota has taken a groundbreaking initiative by establishing the nation’s first-ever Office of Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls.

New Study Reveals Excess Mortality and Years of Potential Life Lost Among the Black Population in the US from 1999-2020

by Stefi Mar | May 23, 2023 | African Americans, Bakersfield, Features, Valleys, Women | 0

A new study shows that after some progress, the number of deaths and years of possible life lost among America’s Black population stopped going down and then started going up again.