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Reconciling Kevin Samuels' Divisive Views, Women's Reactions

The ongoing reactions to the sudden death of Kevin Samuels have been the epitome of polarizing: It would appear that…

by Bruce C.T. Wright

05.12.22

35th Annual Footwear News Achievement Awards - Arrivals

Allyson Felix, Pure Leaf Launch “No” Grant Program

Olympian Allyson Felix and Pure Leaf are on a mission to advance gender equity in the workplace through a new…

by Brandee Sanders

03.12.22

Motown, Google Aim To Diversify The Music Industry

Motown has teamed up with Google for the creation of a program designed to support women of color in the…

by Brandee Sanders

02.12.22

Megan Thee Stallion Donates $25K To HBCU

Rapstress Megan Thee Stallion and Fashion Nova Cares donated $25,000 to advance Bennett College’s entrepreneurship program.

by Brandee Sanders

08.26.21

S By Serena - Presentation - February 2020 - New York Fashion Week: The Shows

Serena Williams Teams Up With The Mom Project

Serena Williams has teamed up with The Mom Project to connect mothers with career opportunities.

by NewsOne Staff

10.07.21

2019 Watermark Conference for Women Silicon Valley

Serena Williams Is Investing In Underrepresented Women Entrepreneurs

Serena Williams has teamed up with Bumble to support women of color entrepreneurs.

by NewsOne Staff

03.28.20

Black Entrepreneur Creates Online Platform For Women

Bri’Ann Stephens founded Pink Productions as an avenue to inspire women to reach their personal and professional goals.

by NewsOne Staff

02.25.18

Black Women Entrepreneurs Make Capital Funding History

Amanda Johnson and KJ Miller are the 15th and 16th Black women to ever garner $1 million in funding for…

by NewsOne Staff

10.21.17

The #MeToo Movement Started With A Black Woman

The #MeToo movement was originally created by social activist Tarana Burke 10 years before the Harvey Weinstein scandal.

by NewsOne Staff

10.21.17

This Is Why Rihanna and Lupita Need to…

Leave it to the Internet to turn #FlashbackFriday into a potential movie pitch session. A three-year-old photo has been making…

by Kiyonna Anthony

04.21.17

Aza Comics Creates World Where Women Of Color…

When 29-year-old Jasmine Truesdale failed to find characters with whom she could identify, she did what any empowered woman would…

by Jeff Mays

04.29.21

Here Is Why Women Of Color Are The…

Underserved women are affected the most, according to the study. Approximately two-thirds of women in jail identify with a minority…

by Charise Frazier

01.10.19

Advanced Style: Fashioning A Movement That Celebrates Stylish…

Advanced Style is a movement created by Ari Seth Cohen that focuses on the stylish women over 55 years old.…

by Danielle James

06.08.16

11 Ways To Feel Like A Goddess While…

by Keyaira Kelly

03.21.16

American Magazine Media Conference - Day 2

Check Out Michelle Obama’s Empowering Emoji Suggestion For…

FLOTUS chimed in on the emoji conversation following feminine brand Always' ad campaign to encourage confidence in young women with…

by Desire Thompson

03.09.16

Victims Of Ex-Police Officer, Serial Rapist Daniel Holtzclaw…

Jannie Ligons, who reported Holtzclaw to the police, was joined by other victims outside of the Oklahoma County District Courthouse…

by Desire Thompson

12.13.15

GOP Presidential Candidate Ben Carson Campaigns In Iowa

Desperate Ben Carson Resorts To Tired Abortion &…

Carson hurled his latest attack against Blacks and abortion during an appearance Sunday on NBC’s Meet the Press, where he…

by hollowaylynette

04.17.21

June 29, 2007 Slug: me-flags assignment no: 192101 Photograp

IHOP’s “Hip” Twitter Goes Terribly Wrong With Sexist…

The breakfast eatery received major backlash on Sunday evening after tweeting, "Flat but has a GREAT personality," with a photo…

by Desire Thompson

10.19.15

Check Out What Michelle Obama Has Planned After…

First Lady Michelle Obama has just a year before she makes her exit from the White House with President Barack…

by Desire Thompson

09.30.15

Emmys 2015: Black Actresses Encourage Reporters To Stop…

The Emmys are right around the corner and Hollywood's leading ladies want to discuss more than what they're wearing on…

by Desire Thompson

04.17.21