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Misty Copeland has just concluded an extraordinary journey in modern dance history. After dedicating 25 years to the American Ballet Theatre (ABT …

When Americans think of the civil rights movement, they often picture Rosa Parks refusing to give up her seat or Dr. Martin …

When Kerry Washington slipped into the sharp suits, crisp white coats, and power heels of Olivia Pope, fans of Scandal saw control …

Former Vice President Kamala Harris is pushing back against the idea that her brief 2024 presidential campaign represented a “glass cliff” moment …

Long before the words representation and diversity became rallying cries in Hollywood, Cicely Tyson was already fighting that battle — with grace, …

New York Attorney General Letitia James delivered a fiery and defiant message this week, promising to continue her fight for justice despite …

They say it’s too late. That your chance has passed. That your dreams should have an expiry date. But here’s the truth: …

Democratic U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore accused President Donald Trump of undermining democratic institutions and pushing the nation toward “tyranny,” citing politically motivated …

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, the first Black woman to serve on the Fed’s Board of Governors, is standing firm after President …