The first African-American woman to earn her pilot's license. Coleman was a pioneer for black civil rights, earning a pilot license at a time when...

Sojourner Truth, African-American abolitionist and women's rights activist best-known for her speech on racial inequalities, "Ain't I a Woman?",...

Astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison joins HuffPost Live to discuss being the first female astronaut of color in space.

The National Congress of Black Women, Inc. (NCBW) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the educational, political, economic and...

Mary Fields (c. 1832–1914) also known asStagecoach Mary and Black Mary, was the first African-American female star route mail carrier in the...

Not only was Nina Simone one of the greatest contributors to Black history through her music, she was also as champion for the civil rights...

Viola Davis is one of those celebrities who goes above and beyond. She's not just an incredible actress; she's also a staunch supporters of women...

Nina Simone's iconic music and message lives on through the works of music's biggest talent. You can hear her soulful vocals infused into...

Nina Simone was born Eunice Kathleen Waymon, on February 21, 1933, in Tryon, North Carolina, US. She was the sixth of the eight children in her...

Celebrating Women of Faith and Moral Courage Benefit Breakfast & Awards 2019 Stacey Abrams became first black woman to gain major U.S. party...

She became the first African American woman to host a major political TV show with Washington Week in Review. She authored the best-selling...

Misty Copeland, the first African American female principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre.