Black superheroes were first recognized by Marvel-Master, Stan Lee in 1966. However, Marvel did not create the first black superhero in existence. In 1947, Black reporter Orrin Cromwell Evans founded All-Negro Comics and created Lion Man. Although Lion Man didn’t have a long run and only featured in one comic, some believe this opened the…
There are tons of exceptional black female wrestlers out there, both retired and active. A few of them, like Awesome Kong, even went on to expand their careers beyond the wide world of wrestling and to the small screen. These women have a few things in common; they know how to bring the glitz and…
When it comes to successful women, there are plenty of prominent Black female lawyers who challenge expectations and give our daughters, nieces, and friends someone to look up to. These Black female attorneys not only challenge any preconceived notions that we might have about the judicial system but also are making waves when it comes…
Black female video game characters are unique because they are few and far. The video game industry is working to increase black representation in video games. Despite the limited representation thus far, we have a list of beautiful and powerful black female video game characters; many ready to grace your television screens during intense combat….
Do you remember waking up early Saturday mornings, plunking down in front of the television, and getting your fix of cartoons? Maybe the animation was not the greatest, but the entertainment was designed for kids, which was all that mattered. Today, cartoons are produced with state-of-the-art animation. Much of it is marketed to an adult…
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…
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…