Women's History

During this Women’s History Month, the Honorable Marcia Louise Fudge announced that she will be only the second of President Biden's original cabinet members to resign from her position.

This month is a great time to help build up the next generation of girls, who will one day be making history themselves.

Like African Americans, women have not yet achieved equality.  We’re still trying to pass the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). Not until the 1970’s women’s history was virtually unknown as to the contributions women continue to make to the world.

June is Black Music Month, dedicated to celebrating the history of Black music and its impact worldwide. Janelle Burrell reports.

Andrea Caupain Sanderson interviews Dr. Maxine Hayes, a public healthexpert with 35+ years of experience. Throughout Dr. Hayes' career, she has advocated for health equity for underserved communities.

For many Black women, the concept of public safety goes far beyond the criminal justice system. It’s about creating safe and thriving communities where everyone has access to the resources they need to succeed.

For 74 years, the Mary Mahoney Professional Nurses Organization (MMPNO) has been providing a bridge for young Black women and men the opportunity to succeed in the field of nursing.

Black women have made significant contributions to space exploration, blazing trails and breaking color barriers along the way.

Many of the advancements that have taken place aroundthe world may not be possible if it were not for Fatima al-Fihri.

Dr. Pela Terry was born and raised in innercity Chicago where she developed a passion forhealth and human services.