Culture

Throughout the month of February, Kerry Washington has been paying homage to some of the most iconic black women in American history such as Beverly Johnson and Wilma Rudolph by…

Ava DuVernay’s Peabody Award-winning narrative change collective ARRAY today announced the launch of the ARRAY 101 COLIN IN BLACK AND WHITE Learning Companion. Available for free at ARRAY101.org, the initiative…

Legendary poet and activist Maya Angelou became the first Black woman ever to appear on the quarter when it went into circulation on Tuesday. She was the first honoree featured…

Oriini Kaipara, 37, is the first person in New Zealand’s history to anchor the news wearing her moko kauae, a traditional lower chin tattoo worn by Māori women. Her markings…

Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley names Rihanna as the 11th National Hero of Barbados, the first one named since 1998. Fenty will be Barbados’ 2nd female National Hero. She will…