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Mary Sheffield Makes History As Detroit’s First Black Woman Mayor
After more than 200 years and 75 mayors, Detroit finally has its first woman — and first Black woman — at the helm.
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Made For More: Tems Is Building A Blueprint For The Next Generation Of African Women In Music
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Add To Cart: 10 Black-Owned Beauty Gifts You Can (And Should) Shop At Ulta
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From Financial Trauma To Financial Freedom: How Childhood Money Lessons Shape Your Earning Potential
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Holiday Flights Are The Cheapest They’ve Been In Years—Here’s Where Black Travelers Should Head Next
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July 10 is not “equal” for all women, with Black women and Latinas facing an even bigger pay gap than women overall.
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