Thousands of Black women have also claimed that hair relaxers from L’Oreal were harmful to their health, including a group of Black women who sued L’Oreal and other companies last year.

Mamie Smith, on record as the first Black female singer, released a record titled “Crazy Blues” in 1920, making her the first to record and release a Blues song. This kicked down a previously ...

Iranian officials have flogged a popular singer who posted a song online urging women to remove their mandatory headscarves over a conviction for possessing and consuming alcohol, authorities said.

You need to be in pop. You need to be in rock.” And I’m like, “No, no, that’s not me.” I don’t fit the country standard, not just being a Black woman, but I got red hair, I wear jumpsuits.

Ingredients that can cause cancer were found in 10 synthetic hair products marketed to Black women, according to Consumer Reports. Nine of the products also contained lead. IE 11 is not supported.

In October, the National Institutes of Health reported an increased risk of hormone-related cancers in people who use hair straightening chemicals, which are often Black women. A new study finds ...

Female rappers have been in the rap game for decades, which is why we wanted to celebrate some of the best during Women's History Month. Female Rappers Who Are Making Waves in Hip-Hop Today ...

Far-left MSNBC host Joy Reid declared Black women have lost interest in "saving America" as they grapple with the betrayal of White female voters who had a stronger-than-expected turnout in ...

This Women's History Month, let's give out some flowers to rappers such as MC Lyte, Queen Latifah, and Lauryn Hill who paved the way for today’s female MCs.

She ascended from rural roots to the heights of national stardom, establishing herself as one of the most popular Black female solo artists in the world.Tina Turner performs at the World Music ...

Tina Turner, the dynamic rock and soul singer who rose from humble beginnings and overcame a notoriously abusive marriage to become one of the most popular female artists of all time, has died ...

Black proved that however shallow a world show business is deemed to be, there is no substitute for being genuine, and for being yourself Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent ...