They might not get as much praise and recognition, but Black women have served as the driving force and the foundation of many of the most transformative and important movements. It’s a cycle that ...

The nation was in a pivotal moment in 1894 when Labor Day was established as a federal holiday. Coming just three decades from slavery’s abolishment, Labor Day represented a key American paradox: Even ...

Alexis Herman was tapped by former President Bill Clinton to serve as secretary of labor. Upon her confirmation in 1997, she became the first Black secretary of labor in American history. She is shown ...

In a world being rapidly reshaped by artificial intelligence, political rollbacks, and widening wage gaps, a dynamic panel of Black women leaders gathered at the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture to ...