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 ...

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.

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 ...

She was the first African American woman to accomplish this feat. Her name may not be well known, but Bessie Stringfield’s prowess and bravado on a motorcycle are legendary.

WASHINGTON – Hundreds of people joined a rally on May 3 to show support for the National Museum of African American History and Culture in the wake of threats by the Trump administration and ...

January 20, 2025 Sculptor who was the first Black woman to receive a national art commission was 'a voice of her time' Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller was a protege of Auguste Rodin and shaped the Harlem ...

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.