Women

After seeing scant Black representation in the outdoor recreations through the media, Rue Mapp grew determined to change the narrative.
/ March 5, 2022
The list of twelve extraordinary women honored by Time magazine for 2022 includes an ample amount of Black excellence.
/ March 4, 2022
The four-day entertainment festival kicks off with a show from comedian Kevin Hart on Thursday and ends with New Edition.
/ March 4, 2022
The pioneer's daughter, Angela Foster Dickerson, said her mother, 92, for whom a building was recently named, died Wednesday.
/ March 3, 2022
In honor of International Women’s Day, the iconic doll brand has launched a campaign to increase access to female role…
/ March 2, 2022
As Black women experience violence at rates higher than other women, it's time to seriously talk about the danger looking…
/ March 2, 2022
Rihanna
The megastar has seemingly found endless ways to sartorially celebrate her pregnancy—and we're here for all of them.
/ March 2, 2022
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Through their Archewell Foundation, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are issuing grants to four organizations focused on advancing women.
/ March 1, 2022
Akasia Lee-Nicholas created The Culinary Queens of New Orleans, which combines New Orleans' culinary passion with building connections.
/ February 23, 2022
Ida B. Wells
The rebranding of American history placed an overcast of taboo on the stories of figures like Ida B. Wells, a…
/ February 22, 2022
For many Black women, the journey to finding love and building a family is often non-linear and nontraditional.
/ February 16, 2022
Warrant Officer Tatiana Julien of New Orleans was once rescued from the Superdome on a helicopter during Hurricane Katrina.
/ February 16, 2022