Black Women, This Is What Self-Care Looks Like
A photography exhibit sponsored by Durham, N.C.’s the Beautiful Project focuses on how women of different ages and backgrounds care for themselves.
The Unique and Parallel Paths of Serena Williams and Misty Copeland
Both women have excelled in two different worlds, and yet they’ve provided the same inspiration for so many.
The Defiant One: Why You Should Know Civil Rights Icon Gloria Richardson
More than 50 years ago, the activist and pioneer stood up to the National Guard and became an inspiration to a generation of activists.
Regina King calls for ‘more colorful’ Emmy nominees
When the Primetime Emmy Awards nominations are announced next month, Regina King hopes to see a more “colorful” group of nominees.
Meet The 63rd Black Woman With A Physics Ph.D. In American History
Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein is a 32-year-old theoretical astrophysicist. Her academic home is arguably the nation’s most elite physics department, at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Ava DuVernay On Why She’s Not Ashamed Of Labeling Herself A ‘Black Woman Filmmaker’
In the latest installment of AOL’s MAKERS series, Ava DuVernay, the director of “Selma,” shared her thoughts on the disparity of women in film, and...
99-YEAR-OLD DOREETHA DANIELS GRADUATES FROM COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS
Doreetha Daniels received her Associate of Arts diploma for Social Science at College of the Canyons
Attorney General Loretta Lynch Makes a Big Splash in Her First Month
Attorney General Loretta Lynch hit the ground running. After a months-long delay of her confirmation, the nation’s top cop faced a crowded docket of some...
Black Women With Low Income Levels At Greater Risk For Heart Disease, Stroke
(Reuters Health) – Among African American adults with low education and income levels, the increase in risk of heart disease or stroke associated with living...
Once Homeless, Chicago Teen Mom Is Now Valedictorian Who’s Been Awarded Over $600,000 in Scholarships
Trameka Pope said she worked hard in school because she refused to become a statistic.
77-year-old great-grandmother training for outdoor world championships in track
Rose Green turned 77 Sunday, but slowing down is not in her vocabulary.
America’s Oldest Park Ranger, 93, Is A Fierce Advocate For Young Women Of Color Everywhere
For America’s most seasoned ranger, sharing nine decades of history is, truly, a walk in the park.