Through their collective achievements, these extraordinary women created lasting foundations for social justice, equality, and community advancement.

In the latest assault on black history, President Trump targeted the Smithsonian Museum. Yet, the executive order, “Restoring ...

As Women’s History Month nears its end, New Jersey lawmakers have introduced legislation to recognize the African American women who served in the Women’s Army Corps’ 6888th Central Postal Directory ...

Civil rights advocates, historians and Black political leaders are sharply rebuking President Donald Trump for his order ...

Black service members and veterans are feeling the sting of Trump administration actions acutely, writer Jeff Bennett of Alexandria argues in a guest column.

Carolyn Baker-Marzette broke barriers when she was called to serve as the first black female officer at the Opelousas Police ...

Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, has died at 49 after a battle with brain cancer.

And women make up the majority of the population in the United States, Pennsylvania — and Lancaster County. We now have one woman county commissioner — Democrat Alice Yoder — after a long stretch of ...

As Florida proclaims Tuskegee Airman Day a state holiday, is it time for the U.S. to create a new federal holiday to ...

Defense Department recognitions of Jackie Robinson, the Joint Chiefs chairman, and legendary combat units were altered in a ...

The Pentagon has restored some webpages highlighting the wartime contributions of Navajo Code Talkers and other Native ...

Most people who know me would say I am an advocate for people—committed to creating conditions where all individuals can live better lives. That drive comes from my own lived experience. I have been ...