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Kyra Bolden is Appointed as Michigan's First Black Woman Supreme Court Justice

On Sunday, January 1, Kyra Bolden was sworn in as the first black female to serve on Michigan's Supreme Court. She succeeds Justice...

Claudine Gay Becomes the First Black and Second Female President of Harvard

On Thursday, December 15, Harvard University announced the appointment of Claudine Gay as its 30th president. Dr Gay will be the first...

Trevor Noah Honors Black Women As He Leaves The Daily Show

Trevor Noah who is a renowned comedian and commentator and has served as the host of The Daily Show since 2015, gave a "special shoutout...

Jordana Wright is the Woman Behind The Black Twitter App

34-year-old Jordana Wright is the brain behind what she calls the "Black people's version of Twitter" which she built about a year ago...

Minnesota Makes History with the Election of the State's First 3 Black Women Senators

The election of Black women to the Minnesota Senate on Tuesday night was historical for Minnesota Democrats as well as Black women across...

Lena Horne becomes the first Black actress to have a Broadway theatre named after her

This week, Lena Horne became the first Black woman to have a Broadway theatre named in her honor, making history.

Black Women are More Severely Affected by Aggressive Breast Cancer

A recent study by has found biological connections between persons with African ancestry and an aggressive type of breast cancer.

"The Hair Tales", a New docuseries on Hulu, Is a Love Letter to Black Women

The beauty of Black hair is being celebrated by Tracee Ellis Ross in her new docuseries on Hulu, "The Hair Tales"

Black Women Had a Big Night at the 2022 Emmy Awards!

Zendaya, Lizzo, Quinta Brunson and Sheryl Lee Ralph all dominated the 2022 Emmys, making it a major moment for Black women in Hollywood.

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Dominates 100 Meter Final at the 2022 World Championship