American Women's History Initiative
The Formerly Enslaved Black Bordello Queen Who Built a Notorious Business Empire
In 19th-century St. Louis, Madam Priscilla Henry earned a life-changing fortune—and scores of enemies vying for her crown
The Ten Best History Books of 2023
Our favorite titles of the year resurrect forgotten histories and illuminate how the United States ended up where it is today
From the Governor's Mansion to the White House and Beyond, Rosalynn Carter Was a Tireless Advocate for the Vulnerable
Smithsonian experts reflect on the life and legacy of the former first lady, who died Sunday at age 96
New U.S. Quarter Honors Maria Tallchief, America's First Prima Ballerina
Born on Osage land in Oklahoma, the famous dancer broke barriers for Native American women
Dell O'Dell's Trailblazing Magic Show Cast a Spell on Early Television Audiences
Rare footage of the woman magician's act captures her magnetic stage presence and range of tricks
Stevie Nicks Gets Her Own Barbie Doll
The new doll is inspired by the legendary performer's appearance on the cover of "Rumours"
The Academy Will Replace Hattie McDaniel's Missing Oscar
McDaniel became the first Black actor to win an Oscar in 1940, but the award went missing several decades later
The Smithsonian Acquires Major Works by and About Phillis Wheatley
The stunning trove of texts sheds new light on Wheatley, the first African American to publish a book of poetry
The Remarkable Story of WWII’s 6888th Battalion, as Told by the Women Who Were There
Learn about the accomplishments of the Black Americans who served their country abroad, even as they faced discrimination at home
Nebraska Volleyball Sets New World Record for Attendance at a Women's Sporting Event
A total of 92,003 fans packed into the university's football stadium on Wednesday night
The Misunderstood Visionary Behind the Black Panther Party
Huey P. Newton has been mythologized and maligned since his murder 34 years ago. His family and friends offer an intimate look inside his life and mind
Five Ways of Looking at Harriet Tubman
Philadelphia has selected five semi-finalist proposals for a new statue at City Hall
'Barbie' Makes History, Becoming First Billion-Dollar Movie Directed Solely by a Woman
Greta Gerwig's movie challenges dated notions about the box-office appeal of films centered on women
Henrietta Lacks' Family Settles Lawsuit Over the Use of Her Cells Without Consent
Lacks' endlessly replicating cancer cells, collected without her knowledge in 1951, have enabled major medical breakthroughs
A Monument Honoring Shirley Chisholm, the First Black Congresswoman, Is Coming to Brooklyn
After years of delays, New York City officially approved a statue commemorating the borough native and political trailblazer
When Barbie Broke the Glass Ceiling
The iconic doll traveled to space, flew with the Thunderbirds and joined the NBA, beating real-life women to an array of career milestones
How the Mother of Modern Weaving Transformed the World of Design
Dorothy Liebes was committed to making quality textiles available to consumers of all classes
This Summer's Women's World Cup Follows Decades of Challenges On and Off the Field
Predicted to break attendance records, the tournament has already sold over a million tickets
Tina Turner, Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, Left an Indelible Mark on Music History
The barrier-breaking singer, who died this week at 83, influenced countless musicians who followed in her footsteps
What Made Edna Lewis the Mother of Soul Food
The Virginia-born chef did more than anyone to elevate Southern food to haute cuisine
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