Biography

Congresswoman Ayanna Soyini Pressley (born February 3, 1974) is an American politician, activist, and legislator serving as the U.S. Representative for Massachusetts’s …

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (born August 15, 1938) is a prominent American politician and one of the most influential African American women in …

Award-winning chef and restaurateur Mashama Bailey has been named to the prestigious TIME100 list of the Most Influential People of 2026. The …

Shanteari Young does not flinch when asked about the night she pulled the trigger. Nearly four years after she shot her then-husband …

When Hannah Beachler looks at the Oscar statuette sitting in her New Orleans living room, she doesn’t just see a trophy. She …

For Black History Month, the story of Jessie Maple stands as a worthy and appropriate reminder of what it means to fight …

During Black History Month, stories of resistance often focus on protests, revolts, and legislation. But Elizabeth Keckley’s life tells a different — …

Jasmin Lawrence, the daughter of legendary comedian and actor Martin Lawrence, is preparing for a new chapter in her life as she …

Music legend Chaka Khan is set to bring her extraordinary life and career to the global stage after signing a reported $10 …