For decades, the public sector has been a lifeline for Black women shut out of economic opportunity. It’s no surprise that Trump's federal downsizing targeted them first, explains gender economist ...

Sustainability demands more than merely replicating global frameworks; Africa must frame its own sustainable future ...

As Paris Couture Week returns, it's a great reminder that for years, Black women (especially over 40) have embodied couture ...

Meanwhile, wearing mourning black clothes may symbolize grief and loss. While this is typically reserved for a funeral or to ...

All of these Black women, and many more, changed our lives with inventions we now take for granted as everyday conveniences — ...

Located at 3311 Waterlick Road, co-owner Linda Appiah is from Ghana and hopes to bring the culture of her homeland to the ...

Higher skill levels, increased prize money and global media interest are signs that the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is ...

There’s a long list of green skills that women across Africa need so that they can get jobs and start businesses that help the world adapt to climate change.

Story behind a 19th-century Lagos photograph featuring three ordinary women traders, teachers, and healers during colonial Nigeria's transformation.

Learn about the increasing postpartum depression (PPD) rates among Black women and the challenges they face in the medical system.

A Shared Vision,’ created to expand on the theme of our Global open call, we spoke with Sarah Waiswa, founder of African Women in Photography (AWiP)—an organization and community that creates ...

African women face a number of challenges in the context of development. These include the weight of certain traditions, which can sometimes hinder social and economic equality. In many African ...