NEW YORK – As springtime sunshine finally hits New York City, the Met Gala beckons — one of the most anticipated and visible ...

Amy Sherald, who painted former First Lady Michelle Obama's portrait in 2018, has a major survey of her work opening this ...

The Fundació Joan Miró has found an early 20th-century portrait of Dolors Ferrà i Oromí, the artist's mother, beneath Pintura ...

The Black maternal mortality crisis is pervasive. Here’s how to advocate for yourself before and after childbirth.

Ruth Asawa's exhibit at SFMOMA marries depth and breadth of Asawa’s work to the story of how her approach to life made the ...

Funding cut for Fresno’s Black Maternal Health Week program by Trump administration will leave community without critical ...

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The Coral Springs Museum of Art successfully opened its “Ancestral Lines” exhibition on April 4, 2025.

From its beginning in Wright’s Detroit basement, the museum has cultivated increased visibility for all African Americans by ...

"Abbott Elementary" creator Quinta Brunson says she faced criticism from Black women over her character Janine Teagues' imperfections.

Black Maternal Health Week (April 11–17) brings attention to an ongoing crisis in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Black women are three times more ...

In this interview, Jaycina talks about teaming up with corporate partners like Adidas, whose support amplifies her work and provides more mothers the chance to thrive.