The University of Tennessee’s starring forward continued, saying “and with it being big name Black women who are advocating for us each and every day, who are showing the little Black girls ...

In South Africa, this could be due to 81.4 percent of the population being black. Some research has suggested that black women ... hip size of 40.2 inches. In addition to America's ever-expanding ...

A new generation of Black women is seeking to bring change and diversity to the GOP as the party looks to broaden its appeal with constituencies that have long shunned it. While Black women have ...

It's frustrating." For 20 years, Candia-Bailey had worked to climb the professional ladder in academia. In 2016, she wrote a dissertation on the challenges that Black women face in academia.

The Football Association (FA) have appointed rugby great Sue Day as their new director of women’s football. Day will take on the role in December, replacing the outgoing Baroness Sue Campbell ...

During this year’s observance of BMHW, ESSENCE is highlighting these groups that are dedicated to improving maternal health outcomes for Black women. Ancient Song Doula Services “is a national ...

When Oct. 24, 1975 was declared as “Women’s Day Off” in Iceland, some 90% of the island’s women refused to work, cook or take care of the children. The country was brought to a standstill.

though there’s no comprehensive gender breakdown. Simmons estimates that less than one in 10 Black Protestant congregations are led by a woman, even as more Black women are attending seminary.

Between Women’s History Month (March) and Black Women’s History Month (April), there are hundreds of events and lists dedicated to spotlighting women and their various contributions to the ...

When Oct. 24, 1975 was declared as “Women’s Day Off” in Iceland, some 90% of the island’s women refused to work, cook or take care of the children. The country was brought to a standstill.

After 14 years of organizing the Mother’s Day Run, the Rotary Club of Fort St. John has handed over the reins to the Women’s Resource Society (WRS). The society is familiar with the event ...

Back by comparative data, Dr. Melody McCloud's book covers health conditions, diseases, and wellness resources to help Black women thrive. Dr. Melody T. McCloud’s “Black Women’s Wellness ...