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

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

Bozoma Saint John, Kimberly Bryant, Michelle James and Kelsey Davis chop it up about being a Black women in tech.

Women To Know: Tech Titans

For our Women To Know: Tech Titans digital cover with HelloBeautiful, we present eight Black women dominating the tech industry.

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

Culturally and economically, Black women are known for making something out of nothing; dollar out of 15 cent.

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

Before there was Kamala Harris, there was Shirley Chrisholm, the first Black woman to run for U.S. president

Women To Know: Adrianne Shropshire

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.

5 Must-See Documentaries On Black Women Change Agents

“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: Stephanie Brown James

5 Things You Can Do to Stay Engaged After the Election

Women To Know: Nykidra Robinson

Women To Know: Angelique Cannon

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Women To Know: A’shanti F. Gholar

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

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

Women To Know: Adrianne Shropshire

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

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

Women To Know: The Sports Edition Honors Claressa Shields.

Women To Know: Christina Jackson Scott

5 Must-See Documentaries On Black Women Change Agents

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: Kimberly Peeler-Allen

Women To Know: Karen Bass

Women To Know: Nicole Venable

Women To Know: Stephanie Brown James

Women To Know: Naja P. Mix

Women To Know: Ashley Bryant

Women To Know: Glynda Carr

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