women of color
7 Women of Color Who Made History in Tuesday's Elections
For the third Trump-era Election Day, women of color achieved major victories on both state and local levels.
5 Must-Watch Sundance Films Directed by Women of Color
Mindy Kaling as a plant worker. Awkwafina grappling with loss. Alfre Woodard as tormented prison warden. These five films had everyone talking at Sundance.
Janet Mock Explains How Inclusion in Filmmaking Actually Works
Janet Mock and Jameela Jamil discuss the importance of having WOC in front of and behind the camera in Hollywood.
These Women of Color Are Bringing Diversity to the Cannabis Industry
From business owners to cannabis yoga instructors to ganja rappers, these ladies are carving out a space for POCs in the overwhelmingly white and male-dominated cannabis industry.
Meet the Women of Color Revolutionizing the Weed Industry
From business owners to cannabis yoga instructors to ganja rappers, these ladies are carving out a space for POCs in the overwhelmingly white and male-dominated cannabis industry.
Florynce Kennedy Is an Intersectional Feminist Hero Worth Honoring During Black History Month
As an advocate for women and people of color, Florynce Kennedy fought for the rights of marginalized communities and empowered underprivileged Americans.
The Woman Working to Ensure No Community Is Left Without Literature
Lisa Lucas is the first black woman to be named executive director of the National Book Foundation—and in her second year in the position, her vision is more ambitious than ever.
The Artist Putting Up Posters of Icons to Make Women of Color Visible
With her Unapologetically Brown series, artist Johanna Toruño wants to tell other women of color, "I see you. This space is yours."
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.
Women of Color Examine Assimilation Through Body Painting
Ashleigh Alexandria paints her models to blend in and stand out in urban spaces.
'We Can't Do This on Our Own': How Mainstream Media Fails Missing Girls of Color
The outcry over the missing girls in Washington D.C. reveals a sobering truth: When girls and women of color go missing, their cases are far less likely to attract media attention.
'Can I Touch It?' The Implicit Bias Against Black Women's Natural Hair
Researchers from the Perception Institute developed the first-ever Hair Implicit Association Test to measure whether or not people are unconsciously biased against black women's hair. The results of their study were published today, offering a new set...