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Down but not out, Serena Williams into Australian Open quarterfinals seeking milestone

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Shattered glass portrait of Kamala Harris unveiled on National Mall

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San Antonio area gets entire NCAA women’s basketball tourney

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Wendy Williams biopic, documentary score big ratings in Lifetime premiere

The results are in from the Lifetime premieres of two films depicting the life and career of media personality Wendy…
/ February 6, 2021

As Trump prosecutor, Rep. Stacey Plaskett gets her say on impeachment

Stacey Plaskett couldn’t cast a vote last month when the House impeached former President Donald Trump. But she can help…
/ February 6, 2021
Protesters Demonstrate In D.C. Against Death Of George Floyd By Police Officer In Minneapolis

Economist wants to assign value to Black women’s overlooked community work

Nina Banks, president of the National Economic Association believes the work and community activism by Black women deserves another look.
/ February 5, 2021
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Amanda Gorman interviewed by Michelle Obama for TIME cover

Amanda Gorman interviewed by Michelle Obama for TIME cover. Obama first met the 22-year-old poet back in 2016 at the…
/ February 4, 2021

Rebecca Hall’s brilliant adaptation of ‘Passing’ is a haunting reflection of identity

Rebecca Hall makes directorial debut at Sundance with the adaption of Passing, Nella Larsen’s 1929 seminal novella of the same…
/ February 3, 2021
Equality Now's Make Equality Reality Gala 2018

Tracee Ellis Ross named Ulta Beauty’s new Diversity and Inclusion Advisor

Actress Tracee Ellis Ross was just named Ulta Beauty’s new Diversity and Inclusion Advisor. Ulta plans to invest $25M in…
/ February 3, 2021

R&B star Kelly Rowland announces birth of second son

The two-time Grammy-winning artist posted to her Twitter page Saturday that her son was born nine days prior on Jan…
/ January 30, 2021
Celebrities Visit People TV - March 11, 2020

Dr. Jackie urges women to screen for cervical cancer

Dr. Jackie urges women to screen for cervical cancer. The OBGYN says women should screen for cervical cancer once a…
/ January 29, 2021
Joe Biden Sworn In As 46th President Of The United States At U.S. Capitol Inauguration Ceremony

Michelle Obama’s tailor breaks down trick behind her inauguration outfit

In an Instagram video, Michelle Obama’s tailor breaks down the impressive trick behind her iconic inauguration outfit.
/ January 25, 2021

Woman of color firsts: Justice Sonia Sotomayor to swear in Kamala Harris Wednesday

When VP-elect Kamala Harris takes the oath of office Wednesday, she will be sworn in by the first woman of…
/ January 17, 2021
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Vice President-elect Harris to resign her Senate seat Monday

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will resign her Senate seat on Monday, two days before she and President-elect Joe Biden are…
/ January 17, 2021

Errin Haines scores Simon & Schuster book deal to explore Black women in politics

Errin Haines of "The 19th" scored a two-book deal with Simon & Schuster, including one spotlighting Black women's political journey
/ January 16, 2021