The ‘Truth Hurts’ singer says she is tired of getting dragged by everyone in her life and from people on the internet.
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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.
Inspiring Quotes From 7 Women’s College Basketball Stars
Just in time for March Madness, here are powerful words from players that can motivate you on or off the court.
A State Senator Just Announced She’s Getting an Abortion. This is Why It Matters.
Sen. Eva Burch of Arizona hopes her announcement will spur meaningful conversations about abortion.
Regina King Reveals How She’s Coping with Loss of Son
The actress, who lost her son to suicide in 2022, says the sadness from his death will never go away.
Christina Applegate Opens Up About Living with Multiple Sclerosis
Applegate, who was diagnosed with MS in 2021, said living with the disease everyday feels like living in hell.
A Spring List of Books Written By Women to Help You Heal and Be Happy
Want to banish the winter blues? These books can help lighten your mood.
Da’Vine Joy Randolph Gives Heartfelt Speech After Oscar Win
Randolph is the 10th Black woman who’s won an award for best supporting actress in Oscars history — and yes, Hollywood has to do better.
The Most Vocal Single Mother in Congress Just Lost Her Bid for Senate
Rep. Katie Porter has drawn from personal experience to help working mothers and their newborns. Her exit will leave a void to fill.
New Report Highlights Health Hurdles for Women Athletes
The response time to ACL injuries in women’s soccer has been inadequate, a U.K. parliamentary committee found.
Texas Among Worst States for Women to Live in, New Report Finds
Not surprisingly, reproductive restrictions played a big role in the ranking, released by WalletHub.
A 93-Year-Old Donates $1 Billion to Bronx Medical School
Dr. Ruth Gottesman’s donation will provide free tuition forever for students at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City.
Jill Biden Announces $100 Million Commitment to Women’s Health
No woman or girl should have to hear “it’s all in your head,” the First Lady said in launching the Sprint for Women’s Health initiative.