black women in history
The Tangled History of the Silk Press and Its Cultural Significance For Young Black Women
From the childhood memories of young women to Kamala Harris's center-stage presidential run, the silk press has been there through it all.
By Aiyana Ishmael
Icon Shirley Chisholm Paved the Way for Black Women In Politics
“If you can’t support me, if you can’t endorse me, get out of my way."
By Jenn M. Jackson
Aretha Franklin’s Beauty Demanded Respect — and Denied Respectability Politics
She embraced her dark skin and bold brows, and inspired me to do the same.
By Alisha Acquaye
"Hidden Figures" Subject Katherine Johnson Just Got Her Own NASA Center
She's finally getting the recognition she deserves.
By Suzannah Weiss