President Obama's stimulus package has been the centerpiece of his administration's legislative efforts. But will his plan end up hurting women economically?

Need a good book? Well, take a look at a roundup of great literature from across the black Diaspora.

As I attended the funeral of my friend, who was murdered by her husband, I found myself praying that Rihanna would come to her senses.

When historians talk about her groundbreaking work and ideas, they still too often omit her contribution to feminist and gay politics. But the blatant straight-washing paints an incomplete picture of the artist and her evolving sense of humanity.

When it opened on Broadway 50 years ago, 'A Raisin in the Sun' shed a scorching light on our struggle for the American Dream. What can we learn from the play now as our home equity goes up in smoke and we, like the Youngers, teeter on the brink of economic collapse?

David Brooks called Michelle Obama’s arms “Thunder and Lightning.” And some think she could beat up Barack. These tortured caricatures are the latest manifestation of America’s struggle with the black female form.

We've all got the power to prevent a stroke. And movie legend Cicely Tyson is on a personal crusade to reduce the number of strokes among black Americans.

It's been 50 years since 'A Raisin in the Sun' debuted on Broadway. And as we commemorate the iconic play, a look back at the housing integration case behind the art.

If they could set aside their feud, Michael Steele and Rush Limbaugh have a chance to rebuild their party. That, of course, is a big if.

For six seasons, this lipstick lesbian soap “got” the nuances of racial identity and women’s lives. It will be missed—even if it did wimp out in the series finale.