Amirah Kambe’s research reinforces the idea that representation impacts children’s confidence, mental health and well-being.

The road to stardom for Katherine Johnson was a winding one. As a Black American woman pursuing a career in mathematics in the male-dominated profession, she had several challenges after being born in ...

Unlike the efforts made to raise awareness of Black history in the United States, acknowledging the presence of Black people ...

Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper is publisher and CEO of the AFRO-American Newspapers. This week, she speaks to the contribution of Black women in the world of sports.

We have provided a list of small, Black woman-owned brands to support during Women’s History Month and beyond. Pushing these businesses to success will only empower a younger generation of girls ...

Cue Carrie Bradshaw voice: if blonde hair is so entangled with whiteness in the cultural imagination, what happens when a Black woman claims it for herself—and looks damn good while doing so?

Sandra Izsadore influenced Afrobeat icon Fela Kuti during his 1969 U.S. visit. While not its creator, her impact on the genre is undeniable.

In a historical moment for Oakland, Barbara Lee also becomes the city's first Black woman mayor, according to ABC7 News. The complexities of stepping into leadership during turbulent times were ...

"We’ve been here, and we’ve helped this state grow." Tour-goers walked some of the same paths once taken by the Black Matriarchs of Maine, a group of women who fought for women’s suffrage in the late ...

This week has been especially heavy for Black women online. With social media timelines flooded with the disturbing details of Cassie’s testimony in the Diddy case, and some users belittling and ...