Women To Know Archives

MadameNoire’s 2020 Women to Know recipients are shifting the oppressive cultural norms and standards Black women face today.

Women To Know: A’shanti F. Gholar

Dr. Mahogany L. Browne On The Black Girl Magic Ball And The Unstoppable Power Of Black Excellence [Exclusive]

Poet, author, and activist Dr. Mahogany L. Browne, spoke to 'MadameNoire' about this year's Black Girl Magic Ball and the power of Black excellence.

Latoya Hobbs’ Powerful Portraits Celebrate The Complexity Of Black Women’s Bodies & Souls

Latoya Hobbs uses her talent to capture the everyday moments that turn everyday Black women into everyday heroes.

Mielle Organics Founder & CEO Monique Rodriguez Details Finding Purpose Through Pain In New Book ‘The Glory In Your Story’ [EXCLUSIVE]

Monique Rodriguez, founder of Mielle Organics, is ready to share her inspiring life story in her upcoming book, 'The Glory In Your Story,' set to hit shelves on April 15.

Pinky Cole Buys Back Slutty Vegan After Company Restructure & Near-Fatal Car Accident

Pinky Cole, the woman behind the multi-million dollar vegan fast food chain Slutty Vegan, recovered her company and life after a car crash.

Women To Know: Adrianne Shropshire

Beloved Southern Author Tina McElroy Ansa Dies at 74, Leaving Behind A Legacy of Storytelling

Her other works include "Ugly Ways," "The Hand I Fan With," "You Know Better," and many others. In 2008, alongside her late husband, fellow creative and award-winning filmmaker Joneè, "Baby of the Family" was adapted into a feature film. He died in 2020.

AOL Build Speaker Series - Sian A. Marson, John Henry, Rod Robinson, Kevin Hagens and Aisha Bowe

Aisha Bowe Was Told To Forget Her STEM Dreams, Now She’s Headed To Space

Turns out your guidance counselor isn’t always right.

20 Years After Her ‘American Idol’ Win, Fantasia Reimagines Iconic ‘Summertime’ Track [Exclusive]

At age 19, Barrino made American Idol history, becoming the youngest contestant to ever win the singing competition.

university place qualification, Lynnzee Brown, Team Haiti, Penn State, gymnast, 2024 Paris Olympics

BYE COLONIZER! Lynnzee Brown To Become 1st Haitian Female Gymnast To Compete In The Olympic Games In Paris

What an honor for #TeamHaiti!

5 Must-See Documentaries On Black Women Change Agents

Doris Biscoe, Detroit, news, anchor, reporter, WXYZ

Legendary WXYZ-TV Anchor Doris Biscoe Passes Away At 77

Dominican, Arizona Wildcats, New York Liberty, WNBA, Draft, Esmery Martinez

Que Lo Que! Esmery Martinez Becomes 1st Dominican-Born Female Basketball Player Drafted To WNBA

Women To Know: Tech Titans Have A Powerful Conversation On Being Black Women In Tech

Women To Know: Tech Titans

LOVE LETTER From The Editor: Black Women Are A National Treasure

Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards, Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA - 23 Feb 2017

Black Excellence: 7 Badass Black Women Who Paved The Way For Others

2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials - Day 9

Women To Know: The Sports Edition Pays Homage To Allyson Felix

Women To Know: The Sports Edition Gives Props To Nicky Nieves

Savannah Marshall v Femke Hermans - Utilita Arena

Women To Know: The Sports Edition Honors Claressa Shields.

Women to Know 2020, Christina Jackson Scott

Women To Know: Christina Jackson Scott

Women To Know: Lavora Barnes

Women To Know: Holli Holiday

“The People United Will Never Be Divided”: 10 Of The Most Impactful Voting Orgs Ran By Black Women

Women to Know 2020, Kimberly Peeler-Allen

Women To Know: Kimberly Peeler-Allen

Women To Know: Karen Bass

Women To Know: Nicole Venable

Women to Know 2020, Stephanie Brown James

Women To Know: Stephanie Brown James

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