Falling In Love With Dance & Disability Arts
“I took a dance class on a dare.” With this one decision, disabled dancer and choreographer Alice Sheppard embarked on a new, invigoratin...
Helping Expectant Black Parents Seek Justice and Support
For Emmy Eide, having support after the birth of her baby was essential. Fortunately, she had parental leave benefits through her employer, a privi...
7 Black Women Who Changed Science
If there weren’t pioneering women in science, we wouldn’t have women in STEM today. As we honor women, let's take a look at the African America...
Sha’Carri Richardson Calls Out Glaring Hypocrisy With Kamila Valieva
Track and field star Sha’Carri Richardson, who is Black, is calling out the double standards in the athletic arena after a recent Olympic doping...
10 Styling Products and Accessories for Black Hair
From the styling products that Black women use to the hair accessories that they wear, Black hair is something that is beautiful, powerful, and sho...
Rising From Hardship to Owning a Restaurant
Niquenya Collins, a Chicago-based chef, community educator, and business owner, has faced several challenges throughout her life. As a teen, she ra...
An Xennial's Black Female Role Models
This post is part two of a three-part series where three generations of women reveal Black women who have inspired them throughout the ye...
A Millennial's Black Female Role Models
This post is part one of a three-part series where three generations of women reveal Black women who have inspired them throughout the ye...
9 Stylish Clothing Items from Black-Owned Brands
Looking to support Black-owned businesses and give your wardrobe an upgrade? While shopping at places like T.J. Maxx or Urban Outfitters might seem...
People Want the Next SCOTUS Seat to Go to a Black Woman
In the wake of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer announcing his plan to retire, many people – including a good number of sitting congressmen a...
Meet Dr. Jelks: Fighting for Atlanta's Environmental Justice
Dr. Na’Taki Osborne Jelks is an environmental engineer and activist with a passion for justice and a “bias toward action.” An assistant profe...
Meet the United States' First Openly Trans City Council President
Andrea Jenkins has made history yet again. Just a few years after becoming the first out Black trans woman elected to public office, Jenkins became...
Maya Angelou Becomes First Black Woman on U.S. Quarter
Keep an eye out for Maya Angelou on your quarters: The iconic poet and author has officially become the first Black woman to appear on a United Sta...
Is There a Female Santa Claus?
Rudolph, Frosty, and Santa have a lot in common — especially their gender. But for a few exceptions (thank you for playing Noelle, Anna Kend...
Author bell hooks Dies at 69
Acclaimed author, poet, and activist bell hooks died this week at the age of 69, following an undisclosed illness. On Wednesday, Kentucky’s Bere...
Stacey Abrams Is Determined To Make History, Announces Second Run For Georgia Governor
Georgia native Stacey Abrams announced Wednesday that she will be running for governor of the state for the second time, unveiling the beginnings o...
