The narrative of single Black mothers had become a narrow, damaging and quite frankly a tired depiction of women to be pitied. On the contrary, we know that all mothers have varied and rich stories ...

The number and proportion of people living single has been on the rise for decades, both in the U.S. and around the world. In the U.S., the proportion of Black women who are not married is higher than ...

Recently, the media seems as fascinated by black women not finding husbands as it is the horrific Gulf Coast oil spill. Interestingly enough, both issues have socioeconomic ramifications, and both ...

I was born a Black girl in New York City in the 1980s. It was a time when graffiti graced walls, Lojacks secured steering wheels, unsheltered people with substance abuse problems roamed the streets, ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Renowned cultural critic and writer Jamilah Lemieux is the author of the new book Black.

The city of Baltimore is ensuring first-time homebuyers have a chance. LiveBaltimore, a nonprofit organization that works to attract city residents to remain within Baltimore’s city limits, ...

Anyone who thinks it's impossible to break into the housing market should meet Kourtnee Turner. Turner, who turns 35 this month, bought her first home in late 2023. For $200,000 she got three bedrooms ...

A growing number of Black women are redefining success beyond promotions, paychecks and leadership titles. For decades, success for Black ...