In 2011, 32 years after her death, the Olive Morris memorial award was launched, with the aim of awarding bursaries to young black women. Dame Christabel Pankhurst, National Portrait Gallery Dame ...

The two very different stories behind the portraits of Henrietta Lacks and Cleo Lake shine a welcome light on the power and influence of these strong Black women. I hope that they will inspire our ...

As I write these words, the fate of Sandra Bland and four other black women who died while in police ... they could have served as the inspirational nuggets the author surely intended.

It provoked a storm of commentary, ranging from praise for its inspirational nature ... new meaning to the presence of black women in the White House. Her portraits, and their subtle political ...

The ESSENCE Black Women in Sports Portrait Studio came to life in Vegas as the city was bubbling with excitement ahead of Super Bowl LVIII. The studio stood as a space and a testament to the ...

Dr. King is the founder and CEO of Black Woman Empowered, a global inspirational network she started 12 years ago with just 200 women. Today, that Facebook page now has over 2,032,000 followers. “ ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — 7News On Your Side is sharing the stories of inspirational women working ... D.C., and the first Black woman in the role. "When I was an undergrad I used to keep a picture ...

"The idea is no matter what career path you pick, there has already been a Black woman who has succeeded and done that." It took two artists months to complete the 200 plus portraits. The idea is ...

Inspirational black women, including a model who starred in an age-defining fashion show, and a lawyer who fought against Nigeria’s Sharia courts. Show more Max Pearson presents a collection of ...

and now she is the first Black person — and first woman — to have a portrait on display in the state Capitol. She smiled Tuesday as fellow lawmakers, friends and supporters honored her during ...