Black women continue to face underrepresentation in the population of the world’s wealthiest people. Less than ten Black women in the United States have a net worth of over $1 billion, representing about 0.15 percent of the world’s billionaires. In this list, we’ve highlighted the incredible financial success of the nine richest Black women in…
The study of science spans a vast range of subjects, from chemistry and astronomy to coding and medicine. Throughout all of these fields, Black women have made important contributions to both theoretical and practical aspects of science. In this article, we’ve highlighted some of the top Black female scientists in the United States and the…
Playing darts is the quintessential pub game, where players and spectators can crowd around the board and enjoy games with a pint in hand. It’s also a very competitive professional sport, though that may come as a surprise to some. International tournaments occur regularly, and there are world rankings, national rankings, and top players on…
Numerous brave, strong, and heroic black female warriors have existed throughout history. There have also been numerous black female warrior tribes. Become inspired by their legendary stories of resistance, unification, and conviction. From queens to the enslaved, these women represent the history of black females today.
You’ve seen them in the Olympics and various championship competitions around the world, and this list will highlight the accomplishments of the best black British female athletes from past to present. Whether highly decorated or young upstarts making headway in their respective sports, these phenomenal women have made and continue to make their marks in…
The first black female superhero was Butterfly, published by the now-defunct Skywald publications in 1970. Five years later, the publication was out of business, and so was the Butterfly. But The Butterfly wasn’t the only black female character to radically alter the comic book landscape. Following in the wake of the Butterfly were several black…
From the start, soul music has risen out of the lived experiences of Black people, with Black women acting as some of its most influential and powerful creative ambassadors. The vocal stylings and talents that Black female soul singers have brought to the genre since its rise to prominence have left an indelible impact –…
The comedy world is exploding with the talents of Black women right now. Of course, Black female comedians have always been some of the funniest people on the scene, but these days they’re becoming more and more popular – and we couldn’t be happier to see it.
They don’t always get the press they deserve, but there are more black female superheroes out there than anticipated. Some, like Storm and Vixen, are well-known. Others have entered the popular consciousness through big- and small-screen, like Marvel’s Valkyrie or Claire Temple. Still, others have compelling but overlooked stories. We’ve compiled a list of our…
When it comes to books written by black female authors, the stories are as diverse as the women who write them. Some are funny, some poignant, but unfailingly, the black female authors behind them tell memorable stories that often don’t get the press they deserve. This is an excellent time to get to know them…
Once considered a man’s game, the rap music industry has seen a burst of talent from female artists in recent years. From some of the best-known Queens of Rap to artists who have just recently hit the stage, our list of black female rappers will introduce you to some real talent. Hopefully, you’re familiar with…
So much of the contemporary world has resulted from the exploitation of Black women – but much more of it has flourished through their ingenuity. Every day, you probably use something that Black female inventors either first created or heavily contributed. From security systems to indoor heating, the fingerprints of Black women are all over…
While there are many famous Black female models that walk the runways and grace the covers of magazines today, this wasn’t always the case. Black female models faced racial discrimination and were often turned down for jobs. Though some Black models saw early success in the 1960s, it wasn’t until the 1980s that this became…
Whether you’re the type to post up on your couch and binge-watch a television series or watch a movie on the big screen, you can thank the talented directors for bringing their vision to your screen. Being a director has been a predominantly male-dominated field in Hollywood, but times are changing. More and more women…
There is so much Black female excellence in the world of British music, and it all deserves a hearty helping of respect. From the hard-hitting rap poetry of Arlo Parks to the smooth, R&B sounds of Hayley Cassidy, there is no shortage of incredible Black female UK singers.