As Ella Baker noted, women were the "backbone of the civil rights movement," yet their contributions were often overlooked or ...

The legacies of Black women continue to be celebrated in named and traditional memorials, by generations of memorializers and ...

There’s no denying it. Black women excel at nearly everything they do. From fashion to music to poetry, some of the greatest ...

Bessie Coleman was an ambitious young woman, inspired by Black pilots in World War I. Her accomplishments inspired ...

Solidifying her legacy as a pioneer for Black women in sports, she paved the way for future generations. Often referred to as the “female Michael Jordan,“ Sheryl Swoopes made an incredible ...