During the 17th century, the Agojie were a battle-hardened, all-female warrior force that held a special place within the African kingdom of Dahomey. Most were former slaves, with only the bravest ...

Though we still may be some weeks out until summertime, one of the go-to hairstyles for Black women during that season —a.k.a. braids— just might not see a resurgence thanks to a new consumer ...

A new renaissance in hairstyling and makeup for Black actors appears to be on the horizon, thanks to the work of female artisans on a trio of recent period films: “The Woman King,” “Till ...

For many black women, maintaining the perfect hairstyle is a central goal. Using weaves or braids to achieve a look without thinking of the consequences is common, but the damaging results are far ...

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The Dora Milaje made their debut in 1998 in Black Panther Vol. 3, No. 1.Written by Christopher Priest, it introduces Nakia and Okoye, the characters played by Lupita Nyong’o and Danai Gurira ...

The joy for me is to see Black women from around the world getting our stories told: Letitia [Wright, another “Black Panther” actor] is Guyanese British, and she had to learn a ton of Shona ...

English Heritage research reveals new truth about the object discovered at Wall Roman Site in Staffordshire. A Roman figurine previously thought to be a wrestler has been revealed as an African ...

A new renaissance in hairstyling and makeup for Black actors appears to be on the horizon, thanks to the work of female artisans on a trio of recent period films: “The Woman King,” “Till ...

NCIS producer Charles F. Johnson is developing Amazons, a multi-episode live-action TV series about African female warriors. 2025 American Music Awards × Close Player ...

Viola Davis makes a stunning transformation in the new trailer for The Woman King, where she plays Nanisca, leader of the all-female warriors known as the Agojie. The trailer, which plays out ...