While many Black women made clear they would take a break from political engagement after the 2024 election, activist Melanie ...

For the first time in the 236-year history of the U.S. Senate, two Black women are serving simultaneously. Geoff Bennett sat down with Sen. Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland and Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester ...

In a state so often divided along partisan lines, Democrats and Republicans alike were moved to tears as they gathered in the ...

Discover the remarkable life of Alice A. Dunnigan, the first African-American female correspondent at the White House and a ...

The New York City Council speaker, who officially launched her mayoral campaign on Saturday, would be the first woman to lead ...

This year's program features the first Black female U.S. Senator, Carol Moseley Braun. "Now is a critical time to celebrate the women who continue to break barriers in Illinois," said Illinois ...

Dozens of female Democratic lawmakers have arrived in the House chamber clad in pink pantsuits to send a message to ...

As the Women in Power Special Honoree, Moseley Braun will be celebrated for her dynamic leadership contributions in Illinois.

The Nigerian Senate has suspended a female senator after she accused its presiding officer of sexual assault ABUJA, Nigeria -- The Nigerian Senate on Thursday suspended a female senator after she ...

In 1996, Gordly became the first African American woman to be elected to the Oregon State Senate. She held the position for 13 years. Inspired by her numerous achievements, Dr. Schechter and Dr.