It was Saturday night on Broadway, and I had just twirled myself into the wings at the end of the first big number in Act 1 about becoming a woman (as imagined by—surprise!—white, straight ...

As a wise woman once said, "When you're Black, you're never really lonely. Because there will always be a white person all up in your business." 2."People often feel the need to point out that I ...

Morgan Harper Nichols is a renowned artist, poet and mental health advocate who has been open about her journey as a Black woman with autism. Many people know for her inspirational quotes, artwork ...

5 Empowering Quotes From BET's 'Black Girls Rock' Honorees. Rihanna, Shonda Rhimes and Gladys Knight all gave out some great advice. ... Each woman who took the stage at the show, ...

Take Helen in Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005), Perry’s breakout hit. She’s a dutiful wife discarded by her rich, cruel husband for a younger woman. He literally drags her out of the house.