New Orleans’ only Black woman tattoo shop owner, Malaika Mecca Burke, shares her journey from post-Katrina volunteer to ...

Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester has introduced a Senate resolution recognizing Black Women’s Equal Pay Day to call attention to the ...

As a historical interpreter, researcher, artist, and designer, Cheyney McKnight incorporates 18th and 19th-century African American design skills to create pieces with a modern twist.

The United States women’s national team will face the Republic of Ireland in consecutive International Friendlies this week.

Texas and Texas Tech face off in Oklahoma City to determine a new champion in college softball at the Women's College World Series Championship starting on Wednesday, June 4.

Afro Mexican activist and actress Erndira Castorela poses for a photo with her jarana jarocha instrument during a break from a Mulato Teatro rehearsal, in Ticumn, Mexico, Saturday, May 17, 2025.

25 African Startups to Watch in 2025 These solutions-oriented companies are focused on tackling regional challenges including health care, food storage and banking services.

Dr. Carla D. Hayden was the first African American and the first woman to serve as the head of the Library of Congress. Her firing drew a furious response from Democrats.

By Chioma Okoye Aiming to help women overcome obstacles and inspire social change in the animation industry, the Afro Women in Animation Community recently hosted Africa’s first ever women ...

Enoch Pratt Free Library honors women in workforce at luncheon. AFRO Executive Director Lenora Howze among honorees. Empowering topics discussed.

new video loaded: New I.O.C. President Is the First Woman and First African to Hold Role transcript As a 9-year-old girl, I never thought that I would be standing up here one day getting to give ...

Legacy of highest-ranking African-American woman in Army kept alive through girl’s academy, family Lieutenant Colonel Charity Adams-Earley’s military life is showcased in the Netflix movie ...