The rags-to-riches story of America's first self-made female millionaire
How Madam CJ Walker, an African American woman born to once-enslaved parents, made a fortune and helped others along the way.
Black Women Hold These Historic Patents
Learn more about the 10 Black women whose influential inventions have moved the world forward since the 1880s.
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Invented by Her: Remarkable Creations by Women
Throughout history, women have been the driving force behind groundbreaking inventions and innovations that have shaped our ...
Peggy Montes helped establish Chicago's Women's History Month — and still is a 'lady in motion'
Peggy Montes started the Bronzeville Children's Museum, worked to elect Mayor Harold Washington and seeks to empower, inspire ...
The Best Concert in New York Is in a Harlem Apartment
Marjorie Eliot turned a family tragedy into a thriving community gathering space in Harlem for healing and reflection. “My ...
D.C. students bring history to life with Blacks in Wax
Dozens of 5-to-17-year-olds wore makeup and fashions of the era to depict historical figures and highlight their achievements for the annual Blacks in Wax.
10 Black Women Who Broke Barriers In Business
Black women who  have fractured the glass ceiling, created successful businesses, and made history in the business space.
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AARP and the Ad Council Encourage People in Their “Pretirement” Years to Take Key Steps Toward Saving
WASHINGTON ─ According to a recent AARP survey, 61% of older adults are worried they will not have enough money to support themselves in retirement, and 20% of older adults have no ...
No foolin’: Bay Area events calendar for March-April
Chalk Art Event: Students in grades six through 12 can contribute their artistic talents to a chalk art mural in the ...