The American Cancer Society’s landmark VOICES of Black Women study aims to reduce rates of death from breast, stomach and other cancers.
Claretta J. Bellamy
Claretta Bellamy is a journalist who enjoys covering topics ranging from health, homelessness, Black culture and human interest. Her professional journalism career includes working for NBC News, where she reported for NBC BLK and the NBC News medical unit. She earned her B.A. in journalism with a minor in video production from Rutgers University-Newark and was granted the Journalism Excellence Award in 2019. Claretta was also honored with the International Day of the Girls Award by Girls; Live, Love, Laugh Inc. in 2022, an honor that celebrates young women of color making a difference in their communities. In 2023, she was also nominated for an award under the National Association of Black Journalists' sports category for her story on the lack of tone-appropriate tights for Black figure skaters. In her spare time, Claretta enjoys painting, spending time with her friends and her cat, Charlotte.
Posts by Claretta J. Bellamy
How Deb Haaland Is Honoring Her Ancestors Through Leadership
Haaland is the first Native woman to lead the U.S. Department of the Interior, whose history harmed the community she’s trying to protect.
Cheslie Kryst’s Memoir Gives New Details About Her Mental Health Struggles
Published two years after her suicide, the memoir – finished by mom April Simpkins – explores sadness, pain and the pressure to succeed.
After 15 Years, Vanessa Williams Makes Comeback to Music
Williams, 61, recently premiered her new music video for her pop song “Legs (Keep Dancing).”
Study: Risk of Death Lower for Senior Women Treated by Female Doctors
Seeking care from a woman doctor could save an additional 5,000 lives each year, new research indicates.
Lack of Sleep Leads to Higher Risk of Heart Disease in Women
Women who experience inadequate hours of sleep can have up to a 75% increased risk of developing heart disease.
Women in Cybersecurity Face Obstacles to Hiring and Advancement, New Study Finds
Women working in the cyber field also complained of sexual inappropriateness and being asked to do menial tasks.
Women Can’t Escape Pay Gaps, Even in Freelancing
With gig work on the rise, researchers found that male freelancers charged 26.4% more than female freelancers — a pretty significant pay gap.
After Tennis Retirement, Serena Williams Is Now Winning as an Investor
Serena Ventures, Williams’ venture capital fund, has invested in 14 companies that reached unicorn status.
March Madness Is Over, and It’s a Win For Women’s Sports
NCAA’s Final Four tournament between Iowa and Connecticut on Friday peaked at 17 million views, which is the highest audience for any basketball game on record.
Taylor Swift Is Now One of the Richest Women in the World, Forbes Reveals
Thanks to her Eras Tour, the pop singer amps up her net worth and joins a short list of self-made billionaire women.
Lizzo Says She’s Quitting Music, Cites Ongoing Criticism
The ‘Truth Hurts’ singer says she is tired of getting dragged by everyone in her life and from people on the internet.
Gabrielle Union: Let’s Talk More About Periods, Perimenopause
Growing up, discussions in Union’s household about reproductive health did not exist — something the actress says she’s trying to change.
More Single Black Women Are Buying Homes. Here’s Why
A 2024 report by the National Association of Realtors found that 29% of Black homebuyers are single Black women.
Misty Copeland Gets Real About Her Experience as a Black Ballerina
Copeland says she’s been asked to lighten her skin, a pressure many Black dancers have faced in the white-dominated ballet world.