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During Women’s History Month, MadameNoire will explore the stories behind the women who had impact on the innovations we use today.

Nicole Murphy built Barter Black, a one-stop shop platform where Black entrepreneurs can save money, hire experts, and find community.

As part of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's effort to end “woke ideology,” the state's higher education board “censored” a sociology textbook by removing an entire chapter on race and ethnicity, and references to Trayvon Martin and the BLM movement.

Shay Taylor, once a janitor, went viral after learning she’d return to Yale New Haven Hospital, not to clean, but to be a doctor.

Dystany Spurlock will make history as the first Black woman to compete in ARCA when she debuts in the 2026 season opener after transitioning from motorcycle drag racing.

There is something quietly beautiful about what it means for Black women to care for one another and root for each other's wins.

'Wanted' tells the mostly true story of the Clarke sisters who evolve from modest Black farm girls from Texas into gun-toting “white” women.

Michael B. Jordan became the sixth Black man to win "Best Actor" at the Academy Awards for his role of twin brothers in 'Sinners.' And Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history, becoming the first woman to ever to win Best Cinematography.

An episode of the podcast Cannonball, hosted by critic Wesley Morris, revisits Toni Morrison's place in American literature while discussing what he calls a renewed “wave of Morrisonia.”

Women’s History Month celebrates ladies who’ve made an impact on the world, so here's a list of films about important real-life Black women.

For Women's History Month, and as "Try Again" by Aaliyah turns 25, we reflect back on 25 historic Hot 100 chart-toppers by Black women.

In celebration of Certified Nurses Day, here are 14 Black nurses who have made a lasting impact on the medical field.

Black women hit the Houston Rodeo, rocking bedazzled boots and sexy corsets, paying homage to the rodeo lifestyle integral to Texas culture.