Although female ... a gladiatrix; the evidence is only that she was wealthy, perhaps suggesting a successful career in the arena, and that one of the oil lamps buried with her depicts a gladiator.

Whether I saw myself for the first time in Eve’s Bayou, getting a Candyman that decenters whiteness, or just vibing out while being inspired by Blink Twice, Black women-directed genre movies ...

These female, Black creatives' journeys have taught me valuable lessons about advocating for racial justice and Black ...

From Cinderella to The Hunger Games, Black women have pushed boundaries for their starring roles. Read on to see Halle Bailey ...

While superhero movies have dominated theaters for several years, not enough attention has been given to those led by Black characters. Heroes such as Blade, Black Panther, Miles Morales ...

In the new movie One of Them Days ... Thus begins the epic day-in-the-life journey of two broke Black girls who comb through their neighborhood of South Central Los Angeles looking for ways ...

This match marked the first time Black women battled each other on the “grandest stage of them all.” Their emotional reactions, as they stared at each other across the ring, highlighted the ...

Zatoichi, Harakiri, and Ugetsu are must-watch black & white movies for a cinematic experience. Kurosawa's Yojimbo combines action and comedy to create a famous samurai story. It’s natural that ...

Black women positioned themselves as protectors.” When I think about the Black women educators of the past who influence my Black history instruction and guide my research, I have always ...

Iconic female vampires like Mina Harker and Eve bring strong, complex characters to vampire movies. Female vampires like Akasha and Santanico showcase alluring presences. Selene stands out as a ...

Who were these women who left such a mark on Brooklyn? Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Steward was the first Black woman to practice medicine in New York state, graduating as valedictorian and opening a ...