Black women throughout history have faced roadblocks, racial injustices and a flurry of “no’s” when it comes to rising through the ranks in any field in America. But as Alice Walker said, you can't keep a good woman (or women, in this case) down. And that's why it is more tha...
She co-founded the production company Freckle Films, which is committed to creating opportunities for women in the film industry. With a career that spans over two decades, Jessica Chastain remains a formidable force in Hollywood, continually pushing boundaries and inspiring others with her talent ...
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There are inspiring women leaders in the White House, such as First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Some athletes to look up to include Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka, and Simone Biles. The entertainment realm is packed full of women with influence, such as Oprah, ...
In 2018, Abloh became the first Black American designer to oversee a French luxury brand when he was named artistic director of Louis Vuitton men’s—Ozwald Boateng, who is British, looked over Givenchy’s men’s collection prior to this. This was an unprecedented moment in fashion history th...
Joffe was honored with the Delfina Studio Trust Award and the Abbey Scholarship to the British School at Rome. Her paintings primarily consist of women and children painted in large scale, sometimes up to ten feet tall. Critics have pointed out Joffe’s skill at creating pieces with charm and...
Cubism, and Dadaism, the artist often references the figurative work of early modernists like Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, and Edouard Manet in her portraiture, depicting her female subjects in poses popularized by her male predecessors in an effort to subvert their portrayal of women as objects...
Black History Nancy Leftenant-Colon, the first nurse to break the U.S. Army color barrier Each day, as we have learned, brings new information about… February 6, 2025 Education Finding Racial Healing in an HBCU Sanctuary For the past few years, increasing numbers of Black students… ...
Nigeria-born Adejoké is a trailblazer. This year she became the first Black woman to gain a Michelin star in the UK, for Chishuru, which is Nigerian-Ghanaian-global. Her restaurant is a fitting exemplar of this diverse, dynamic city. She is a proud bearer of her country’s and her ...
She has done a great job of using her voice at important moments, speaking up for the Black Lives Matter movement and opposing anti-LGBT+ laws in her home state of Florida. She is one of the best public speakers I’ve ever seen. It was a privilege to be in the stands this year to...