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

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

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

They don't call decorated track and field sprinter Allyson Felix the GOAT for nothing.

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

For Nieves, it’s important to represent the Black Latina community

Savannah Marshall v Femke Hermans - Utilita Arena

Women To Know: The Sports Edition Honors Claressa Shields.

In 2017, she was the first woman to headline a boxing promotion on Showtime.

Women to Know 2020, Christina Jackson Scott

Women To Know: Christina Jackson Scott

From the boardroom to the ballot, Black women are often underrepresented in politics. Christina Jackson Scott is looking to change that as Chief of Staff at She Should Run.

Women To Know: Adrianne Shropshire

Women To Know: Holli Holiday

Holli Holliday is President of Sisters Lead Sisters Vote.

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

Black women continue to answer the call in spearheading civic engagement in their communities, so it should be no surprise that some of the most impactful voter rights movements are led by them as well.

Women to Know 2020, Kimberly Peeler-Allen

Women To Know: Kimberly Peeler-Allen

Kimberly Peeler-Allen is the Co-Founder of Higher Heights.

5 Must-See Documentaries On Black Women Change Agents

Women To Know: Karen Bass

Women To Know: Nicole Venable

Women to Know 2020, Stephanie Brown James

Women To Know: Stephanie Brown James

Women To Know: Naja P. Mix

Women To Know: Ashley Bryant

Women To Know: Glynda Carr

Woman voting from home for the USA Election

5 Things You Can Do to Stay Engaged After the Election

Women To Know: Aimee Allison

Women To Know: Nykidra Robinson

Women To Know: LaTosha Brown

Women To Know: Angelique Cannon

Women To Know: Arisha Hatch

These Black Women Are Changing The Face Of Newark Arts

Women To Know: Melanie L. Campbell

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