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

Her commitment to education extended to all ages. In 1922, she opened Fort Worth’s first nursery school for Black children – ...

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.

Who are the famous black soccer players in history? Discover their names, achievements, clubs they played for, their home ...

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 ...

Alice Randall discussed Fisk University and Black women's important role in the foundational roots, profession of country music.

In 2015, Time magazine named her one of its “100 Most Influential People.” Advertisement However, her sports portfolio ...

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