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Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is pushing back against calls from President Donald Trump to resign following allegations that she falsified mortgage …

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman to serve on the nation’s highest court, offered a personal look …

In just her second full term on the U.S. Supreme Court, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is emerging as a distinctive voice among …

Before Simone Biles soared or Serena Williams dominated, there was Alice Coachman, the trailblazing high jumper who leapt into history in 1948 …

Viola Davis has reached another historic milestone, cementing her place as one of the most powerful figures in entertainment history. The Academy …

After more than two decades of breaking barriers and inspiring generations, Misty Copeland has announced her retirement from the American Ballet Theatre …

Slutty Vegan, the Atlanta-based plant-based fast-food sensation, is entering a bold new era as Lauren Maillian has been named president of the …

Nearly a year after thought-provoking comments at AfroTech 2024, Sharon Bowen, Chair of the New York Stock Exchange, continues to inspire a …

Gymnastics star Gabby Douglas is set to take her place among the greatest legends in American sports as she headlines the 2025 …