PENNSAUKEN, N.J. (WPVI) -- The first African American woman to serve as mayor was sworn in on Tuesday night in Pennsauken Township. "I'm feeling really excited," said Nicole Roberts speaking to ...

As the first African American woman to be ordained as a rabbi, Denver Rabbi Alysa Uriel Stanton's journey is one of determination, faith, and unwavering strength.

A 12-foot-tall sculpture of a lady, perceived to be an African American woman has been erected at the center of Times Square. The sculpture titled Grounded in the Stars, was recently sighted by ...

First Captain Simone Askew, the first African-American woman to lead the Corps of Cadets at West Point, stands in formation as she leads the "march on" of Army Cadets before the 118th meeting of ...

For the last four years, the U.S. Mint issued five new quarters each year with an American woman on the reverse side. Former Rep. Barbara Lee, (D-Calif.-12), introduced the Circulating Collectible ...

This month, Deputy Jefferson became the first African American woman to join the MCSO SWAT team. "As a technician, we're the ones that enter in.