Ashley Nicole Black is a versatile comedian, writer, and actress known for her work on “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee.” Her work is sharp and feminist, often addressing issues about race ...

Phylicia Rashad is known for building a legacy of excellence as a Black actress on the stage and screen. From her early life in Houston through her college years and into her later career, Rashad ...

Erivo is the only Black nominee in the Best Actress category this year, battling Karla Sofia Gascon (Emilia Pérez), Demi Moore (The Substance), Mikey Madison (Anora) and Fernanda Torres (I'm ...

Halle Berry is opening up about being the first — and only — Black woman to have won the Oscar for best actress in the nearly 100-year history of the Academy Awards.

The timeless legacy of Black female celebrities over 70 You may have heard the phrase, “They walked so we could run,” before. It’s especially relevant as we dive into the lives of some of ...

Two short operas that got their premieres at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. feature Black female protagonists.

At 24, Liz Montague became known as the first black female cartoonist ever published in the New Yorker. Her work mostly portrays a recurring theme -- brown skin, curly hair and brightly colored ...

A list of iconic Black VO artists would be invalid without animation’s go-to It girl Cree Summer. She has been among the most successful and recognized Black actors for the last four decades.