Discover 21 influential Black leaders who changed history through activism, politics, education, science and justice.

Case in point: Sarah Baartman. These restrictive standards continue to plague many women, including some celebrities. Let’s take a look at seven famous Black women who have opened up about their ...

Black women have long been at the forefront of history, breaking barriers, pioneering movements and shaping the world.

It’s long been a requirement for women to have tall and thin bodies to advance in the competitive career path. With that in mind, it was hard for Black women and plus-size women to get a shot in ...

This will be the ninth consecutive year that women have been invited to rock and roll’s annual party. (And not just as the ...

One of the greatest inven­tors in American history, Granville T. Woods, is born in Columbus, Ohio. During his life he ...

Civil rights groups, labor organizations and politicians praised Alexis Herman as a "trailblazer" who fought for the rights ...

Donald Trump first came up with his plan for a “National Garden of American Heroes” at the end of his first term, before ...

What began with an Instagram account celebrating the history of Black women in theater has expanded to include free mentorship and fellowship programs. In 2022, Black Women on Broadway launched ...

Despite growing political tensions, Black women are still finding a haven within Mexico’s borders, and doing their part to ...

Tina Knowles the mother of American singer Beyoncé and Solange Knowles opened up about her battle with breast cancer in her ...