Black women

Coco Gauff, Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley Lead Forbes 30 Under 30 Sports Class of 2026

From NFL quarterback to tennis star, the 2026 Forbes 30 Under 30 Sports class showcases dominant Black talent and global influence.
12/02/2025

Black Female Coaches on the Fight Against Stereotypes: ‘Celebrate Instead of Separate’

Cal's Raising the B.A.R. Invitational brought together Black women coaches to discuss breaking stereotypes and embracing 'alignment' in their high-pressure roles.
12/02/2025

Ayanna Pressley Sounds Alarm on Black Women’s Job Losses

As jobless rates climb and diversity efforts retreat, Boston’s congresswoman convenes a roundtable to spotlight how Black women are being hit hardest in the changing economy.
11/26/2025

Woman Forced to Give Birth in Car After Being Turned Away From Indiana Hospital

Family video shows Mercedes Wells in visible agony as staff at Franciscan Health Crown Point discharged her, insisting she wasn’t far enough along.
11/18/2025

Black Women On Broadway Launch Programs Honoring August Wilson And Uplifting New Voices

The ‘Color Purple’ star and ‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ playwright introduce two programs supporting young Black performers and emerging playwrights.
10/10/2025

Black Women Celebrated Their Wins at CultureCon's Sports Summit

The historic gathering featured Black women who have asserted their place as the ultimate culture drivers in sports.
10/06/2025

The WNBA Has Another Problem: There Are No Black Female Head Coaches In the ‘W’

For the first time since 2006, ‘W' is without a Black woman as a head coach of a franchise.
10/03/2025

From Ignored to Investigated: Missouri’s Plan to Protect Black Women

Black women in Missouri go missing at alarming rates. Lawmakers say no more.
09/18/2025

As Black Women’s Unemployment Rises, Ayanna Pressley Demands Accountability

'Black women contribute significantly to this nation and this nation’s economy,' she wrote in a letter before applying pressure to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.  
09/10/2025

Kelly Price Says Black Women Are Her Harshest Critics

Frustrated by body-shaming comments, the Grammy-nominated star addressed negativity from her own community and didn’t hold back.
09/04/2025

The Taylor Townsend vs. Jelena Ostapenko Spat Has Sparked a Racism Debate

Townsend pointed out that accusations of being "uneducated" have long been a harmful stereotype against the Black community.
08/29/2025