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KANSAS CITY, Kan. — History is being made at the Kansas Speedway this weekend as Dystany Spurlock becomes the first Black woman to ever compete in a NASCAR-affiliated national race. Spurlock made ...

It’s no secret that Black women consistently rank among the most educated groups in the U.S. In fact, roughly 71 percent of master’s degrees earned by Black students go to Black women as well as 65 ...

For the past two decades, fertility specialists have wrestled with a troubling question: Why do Black people have lower live birth rates after in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment than white people?

A White House aide reportedly admonished the U.S. Army for picking a Black woman for a ceremonial role that would have her appear in photos next to the president, saying that Donald Trump doesn’t want ...

While Black women have been on the frontlines of every social and political movement in the United States, they have often been sidelined or not fully recognized for their contributions. As champions ...

Erin Giddens had long dreamed of becoming an entrepreneur—but not while she earned a steady paycheck in the corporate world. Then came the layoff from her communications-associate role and a ...

Essence's annual Black Women In Hollywood event brings out the best in Black Hollywood for a ceremony dedicated to celebrating excellence. Olandria Carthen shimmered in a god gown by Sergio Hudson.

Teyana Taylor, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Queen Latifah were among the Black women who attended the 2026 Time Women of the Year gala. Some of the biggest names gathered in Los Angeles on March 10 for the ...

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Almost every Black woman or girl has, at some point, purchased hair extensions for box braids, boho braids, twists or faux locs. For many Black women, these “protective styles” are worn year-round to ...