(CNN) — When their sister Maria died from breast cancer in 2019, Alicia and Esther Tambe were determined to honor her in a way that would truly encapsulate the person she was. As they began researching, the pair quickly learned that there was a history of breast cancer in their family and that Black women are…
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Pittsburgh nonprofit celebrates Black single mothers with new anthology
When She Thrives is helping six Pittsburgh women become published authors with a new anthology, and honoring five others at annual event. When She Thrives, a local nonprofit with a mission to help single mothers in the Pittsburgh region “move their families from poverty to prosperity through advocacy, education, personal, and professional development” is now…