Rep. Terri Sewell grew up steeped in the history of the Civil Rights Movement in Selma. She’s represented Alabama’s 7th District for over 15 years, one of the few Black women in Congress from the Deep ...

For decades, Black women have been celebrated for their strength—but what started as a compliment has become a cultural trap. It’s time we call out this microaggression for good. And to put it ...

Former U.S. Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright once said, “It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent.” It's a powerful message that ...

“You always leave going, oh my gosh,” said Yozwiak. “We’re exposing all these women to organizations that we probably wouldn’t have heard of... These organizations are all incredible, in the work they ...

As part of the column ‘Women by Women: A Shared Vision,’ created to expand on the theme of our Global open call, we spoke with Sarah Waiswa, founder of African Women in Photography (AWiP)—an ...

Africa’s energy success will be determined by the role women play in the continent’s development, not just as participants but as notable leaders and contributors. For decades, women have played a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When Deb Stern steps up to the barbell for a heavy back squat, all distractions fall away. When you're sweating under cold steel, ...

You may not know her name, but the striking work of self-taught hair artist Elisabeth Anayes Niouky is certainly turning ...