The mother of the mic is known for her long-winded raps in New York City. She became the first female MC in hip-hop history.

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

Tyla is revisiting the subject of her identity. In a conversation with British Vogue, Tyla acknowledged that sometimes "people will choose not to understand." ...

Through their art, our 2025 honorees Cynthia Erivo, Marla Gibbs, Teyana Taylor and Raamla Mohamed ensure that Black women ...

MC Soffia is one of few women in hip-hop in Brazil. Many of her songs are about empowering Black women in a country where ...

Cole’s impact extended beyond the realm of music. In 1956, he became the first African American to host a national network television show, “The Nat King Cole Show.” This was a groundbreaking moment, ...