However, many Black female scientists have been just as impactful, even if they have not always received the recognition they deserve. Despite facing systemic barriers in education and ...

Differences in access to mentorship from high-level researchers may play a role. Previous research has shown that Black and women scientists are less likely than white scientists and men to be ...

Although Black women remain one of the most highly educated groups in 2025, they still hit barriers in the job market.

South African scientists have identified two new breast cancer genes -- RAB27A and USP22 -- in Black women, marking the first GWAS of its kind on the continent. This breakthrough highlights the need ...

A group of Black female scientists and mathematicians who were trailblazers of their time, known as NASA’s “Hidden Figures,” were honored with the awarding of Congressional Gold Medals on Sept.

Even in the U.S. maternal mortality rates are rising, particularly among Black women. But there is hope ... story here—and learn more about what scientists are piecing together about menopause.) ...

A group of Black female scientists and mathematicians known as NASA's “ Hidden Figures” were honored with Congressional Gold Medals on Wednesday, the highest award given to citizens by ...

The first black woman to go to space scolded a ... filmmaker Kieranne Flynn and NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe. The women spent 11 minutes in space and got to experience zero gravity.

Reclaiming the Narrative for Black Scientists These eleven scientists are breaking barriers and regaining ownership of their own narratives. Article Published: October 30, 2024 ...