A Woman Who Lived to 117 Might Have Had the Perfect Recipe for Longevity, Science Says
Maria Branyas lived to be a whopping 117 years old and ticked many of the boxes for longevity, according to researchers. Branyas carried several unique genetic variations that may have helped her live ...
In the early 1800s, Black women ‘luminaries’ lit Newport’s streets. One woman is looking to rekindle that legacy.
Sierra Jones is the founder of LMNRY, and is the only black woman-owned business on historic Thames Street in Newport.
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The Forgotten Woman Who Preached in Congress
In the 19th-century, Harriet Livermore boldly defended a women’s right to speak in the church and pulpit.
She's thought to be Canada's first Black woman painter. Now the public can finally see her art
Canada's first documented Black woman painter, Edith MacDonald-Brown was overlooked in her time. More than 70 years after her ...