Womens History Month

During Women’s History Month, MadameNoire will explore the stories behind the women who had impact on the innovations we use today.

Women’s History Month celebrates ladies who’ve made an impact on the world, so here's a list of films about important real-life Black women.

For Women's History Month, and as "Try Again" by Aaliyah turns 25, we reflect back on 25 historic Hot 100 chart-toppers by Black women.

In celebration of Certified Nurses Day, here are 14 Black nurses who have made a lasting impact on the medical field.

Black women hit the Houston Rodeo, rocking bedazzled boots and sexy corsets, paying homage to the rodeo lifestyle integral to Texas culture.

For Women’s History Month, here's a gallery of 16 Black WNBA players that helped make the league the success it is today.

The U.S. Coast Guard will have its first Black woman to rank as rear admiral in its 233-year history.

Culturally and economically, Black women are known for making something out of nothing; dollar out of 15 cent.

Black women have played a critical role in shaping history, from politics and science to literature and the arts. Let's take a minute to honor a few Black female hidden figures who have made an everlasting impact with their historical contributions.

Over the last year, Tara Roberts has been following an all-Black team of expert scuba divers from a nonprofit organization called Diving With A Purpose in search of clues, fragments, and artifacts underneath the ocean that could help piece together the complex history of the global slave trade.

"We wanted people to really know we’re being bold here and saying 'Hey, we're going to have billion-dollar companies run by Black women,'" said co-founder Esosa Ighodaro.