feminism

America has long condoned violence against Black women, which is why the viral video of a Texas police officer grabbing an unarmed, bikini-clad teenage girl…

Roland Martin, host of TV One‘s flagship morning program, NewsOne Now called on national women’s groups to speak out on the abuse suffered by a 14-year-old African…

Taraji P. Henson finally graced the famed stage of Saturday Night Live on April 11. Or, as she felt to commemorate the moment as: “proves…

Feminism is a lot like delicious pizza—or at least it is when you’re trying to explain how some feminists don’t realize how race factors into gender…

Over the past few months, the concept of “feminism” has been at the forefront of national conversation. Many celebs, including Beyoncé – who spearheaded her…

I'm genuinely excited to see Amber Rose going out to host an event that is highly significant to (and emblematic) of the contemporary feminist movement. But with such a divisive and alienating part of the movement, doesn't SlutWalk warrant a harmonious response from a united front of black women?

Just in time for Women’s History Month, video footage of a 4-year-old named Siahj Chase discussing her response to a boy who called her “ugly”…

Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States, has been the face of the $20 bill since 1928. 87 years later, a women’s group…

This week, Larry Wilmore of The Nightly Show brought on a talented and successful quartet, which included Issa Rae (our fave), Jacque Reid of New York…

Pussy Riot released a video for their new song “I Can’t Breathe” and it’s uncomfortable, but immensely effective. The lyrics and visuals are in memory of…

We’ve got some girl power news to share today! From a collaborative report by Challenger, Gray & Christmas (a fancy-named consultancy), Securities and Exchange Commission and nationwide…