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Adopting as a single Black woman, representation in 'Queen Charlotte,' and young women embrace 'sex negative feminism'
Greetings, As you can see, I’m still experimenting with the newsletter’s format, layout, and length. Would love any feedback on what y’all are feeling…
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Reporter seeks a diagnosis, political trailblazers are underfunded, good sex as resistance
Plus, an all-Black gymnastics team in Georgia, Black women marathon runners, abortion limits impact on Black pregnant women, and more.
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April 2023
Breonna Taylor's killer gets a second chance, Black women on Biden-Harris, the health benefits of land reparations
A former officer who shot Breonna Taylor is back in law enforcement, Black women in politics weigh in on the Biden-Harris ticket, Black land collectives…
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The unsolved murders of 3 Black sisters, the benefits of giving Black moms cash, and the Black women who revolutionized labor protests
A mother demands answers from Texas police, a radical non-profit gives Black mothers $1000 a month, a receipt for Black women's vital role in labor…
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The murder of Ashley Burton, Philly students celebrate Afro Day, and a letter to hypercritical Black men
"Driven by dreams of hairstyling and makeup artistry, Ashley Burton uprooted her life in South Carolina and moved to Atlanta, the epicenter of Black…
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Coronavirus News for Black Folks has a new focus: Black girls and women
Allow me to reintroduce myself: Patrice Peck, journalist and founder of The Wakeful, a newsletter highlighting the latest news about Black girls and…
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May 2021
The Final Coronavirus News for Black Folks Newsletter
Thank you so much for joining me on this project.
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February 2021
INTERVIEW: A Black Health Worker Gets Vaccinated to Inspire Her Community
Black activist and health worker Tierra Rich opens up about her vaccination experience in Philadelphia: “I feel like I jumped out there for a lot of…
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January 2021
December 2020
A Quick Thank You + 10 Inspiring Pandemic Stories For the New Year
Here's how Black people have remained trailblazing, radical, and resilient throughout 2020.
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Black Doctors On Encouraging Vaccine Participation & Black Mothers On Facing Unique Pandemic Challenges
Plus, 1/3 of Black Americans have lost someone close to Covid-19, fewer Black Michigan residents are getting, dying from Covid-19, Africa needs a…
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November 2020
Black Woman To Co-Chair Biden COVID-19 Taskforce & Reflections on a Pandemic Newsletter
Half of Black adults in recent poll say no to a future vaccine, racial disparities in unemployment benefits grow, Black women carry a unique burden…
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