She was the first Black female employed by the media organization. In 1966, Davis became a television news anchor on KPIX ... communities in the U.S. Melba Tolliver, born in Rome, Ga.

Legendary singer Melba Moore is set to receive a tribute at BLACK ENTERPRISE’s 19th Annual Legacy Awards Gala that begins the 2025 Women of Power ... Walk of Fame. First lady Michelle Obama ...

Boone was one of the first Black women in the U.S. to receive a patent, and she made contributions to household innovation. She died in New Haven in 1904, and her work was followed by modern ...

After the fair closed, she became a co-anchor to Bill Williams. As WBIR's first Black anchor, she proved to be a role model and always took time out for those who looked up to her. "I remember ...

Jenkins became one of the first — if not the first — Black female homeowners in Pacific Palisades. Jenkins lived in that house for 57 years. Until Jan. 7. The Altadena fire wiped out much of a ...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - A captivating mural of the city’s first African American female ... t even fully digest the importance of having a Black female officer in our city when you couldn’t even ...

In 2017, ImeIme Umana made history as the first Black female president of the prestigious 130-year-old journal, a role regarded as one of the highest student positions at Harvard Law School.

Edye Ellis, a beloved Knoxville television personality and WBIR's first African American anchor, died March 3. She was 81. Ellis joined WBIR Channel 10 in 1982, where she first covered the World's ...

In 1966, Robbins native Nichelle Nichols brought the character of Lieutenant Uhura to life in the show Star Trek — a role in which she became one of the first Black women with a lead role on TV ...

and inspire women in leadership. This year's program features the first Black female U.S. Senator, Carol Moseley Braun. "Now is a critical time to celebrate the women who continue to break ...

She was the first Black woman to publicly address other women, using essays and lectures in the 1830s to champion their rights and challenge oppression. By Annik LaFarge This article is part of ...

Missed the magic of the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards? Don’t worry—you can still experience the powerful speeches, heartfelt moments, and unforgettable tributes. The full ...