For Black Women, Adrienne Adams Is More Than Just Another Candidate
The New York City Council speaker, who officially launched her mayoral campaign on Saturday, would be the first woman to lead ...
In the early 1800s, Black women ‘luminaries’ lit Newport’s streets. One woman is looking to rekindle that legacy.
Sierra Jones is the founder of LMNRY, and is the only black woman-owned business on historic Thames Street in Newport.
Essence Black Women in Hollywood 2025: See Cynthia Erivo, Keke Palmer, Tyra Banks and more shine
Under the dazzling lights of Hollywood, Black excellence took center stage at the 2025 Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards, held on February 27, at the Fairmont Century Plaza.
A South African play about Winnie Madikizela-Mandela explores Black women's long wait for absent men
A new play about anti-apartheid icon Winnie Madikizela-Mandela seeks to highlight the struggles of Black women in South ...
Jeannette woman served in Six Triple Eight, the predominantly Black Women's Army Corps during World War II
A recent Netflix movie shines a light on the Six Triple Eight. It was the only predominantly Black Women's Army Corps unit stationed in Europe during World War II. The women were from all over the ...
Indiana National Guard deletes posts celebrating Black history and women due to federal order
The Indiana National Guard says it's complying with an order from the Trump administration to cease DEI efforts.