Mae Jemison October 17, 1956 Decatur, Alabama Mae Jemison made history as the first African American woman to travel in space, breaking barriers in science and inspiring generations of women and ...

As we celebrate Black Women’s History Month, we honor ten remarkable trailblazers who continue to transform America through their groundbreaking work and powerful voices. These visionaries have ...

She was the founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus and the National Women’s Political Caucus and the first Black woman to run for U.S. president. Chisholm campaigned in the 1972 race ...

There are many Olympic moments that changed history, and one of the most important is when Alice Coachman (1923–2014) became the first Black woman in the world to win a gold medal in the 1948 ...

Comedy has always been a tool for Black women—an instrument to tell uncomfortable truths, uplift cultural narratives, and connect generations through laughter. But behind every punchline is a ...

From past to present, Black women’s impact is a continuous thread in the tapestry of our history and future. The stretch between February and March always carries an extra layer of magic as we ...

It makes history as the first culinary academy founded by Black women in the city. Its owners, chef Simone Byron and business owner Adeola Skunbi held a grand opening on Sept. 5.

400 years of Black women's history in country music Mother-daughter country performers O.N.E The Duo performed their 2023-released single "Hoedown" at the event.

It's a celebration of black history leading into Women's History Month. The two-part event includes a sit-down dinner by Chef Vernatta and an inspirational program featuring trailblazing women in ...

MILWAUKEE — As part of our Project CommUNITY: Celebrating Black History Month coverage, WISN 12 is committed to sharing stories of important moments in Black History all month long. Feb. 28 ...

Imani Perry traces the history and symbolism of the color blue, from the indigo of the slave trade, to Coretta Scott King's wedding dress, to present day cobalt mining. Her new book is Black in Blues.

Black Women’s History Month is a byproduct of another one of Battle’s projects. In 2013, she held her first gala for the Black Women in Jazz and the Arts Awards.