Throughout history, Black women have played a crucial yet often overlooked role in shaping U.S. foreign policy. With their hard work and determination, their contributions extend beyond traditional diplomatic spheres, influencing international relations, immigration, global security, and humanitarian efforts.

Politics

Black women are running for public office and simultaneously making history. Familiarize yourself with these black women this election.

History was made on April 7 when Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed as a Justice of the Supreme Court.

Jackson's confirmation as the first Black woman to be a Supreme Court Justice has brought a much needed change to the makeup of the SCOTUS bench.

Black women are showing up in droves to support Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, whose confirmation hearings are taking place this week before the Senate Judiciary Committee

Shalanda Young has become the first Black woman to be named the head of the Office of Management and Budget and is now the fifth Black woman in Biden's cabinet.

With so much uncertainty around the 2020 presidential election, there are a few races that saw Black women come out in front against their respective opponents. 

These women are the driving forces behind the scenes.