Black Women Making History
These Black Women Are Building Empowering Spaces in New York City
Visionary creative studio Maroon World's stunning photographs capture five black women who are having a profound impact on their communities.
Black Lives Matter Cofounder Patrisse Khan-Cullors Is Only Getting Started
We talked to the activist about her new memoir, #MeToo, and the importance of self-care when you're pushing for major change.
Painting the Pain and Beauty of Black Life
Artist Nina Chanel Abney's simultaneous gallery shows were down the street from each other and a world apart.
'She’s Gotta Have It' Artist Sees Her Art as Opportunity, Not Responsibility
Tatyana Fazlalizadeh sheds light on the real-life harassment that inspires much of her work.
We Talked to the Woman Behind the Encyclopedia for POC in Comic Books
We had a convo with Eisner Award winner Sheena Howard about the industry from the POV of a POC.
Double Dutch Is Back and It Is Breathtaking
For the first time in more than three decades, double dutch has returned to New York City's Lincoln Center to celebrate women of color and expose a new generation to the art of turning ropes.
A Queer Black Poet's Quest for Liberation
Aziza Barnes tells us about her journey to find herself in a country ruled by tired notions of race and gender.
Beyonce's 'Lemonade' Is an Anthem for the Retribution of Black Women
When life gives you lemons, make 'Lemonade.'
Artist Juliana Huxtable's Bold, Defiant Vision
The rising star shares the personal struggles she went through in becoming an LGBT icon in the New York art world.