In honor of Beyoncé releasing her next country album, ESSENCE is shining a light on the lesser-known history of the Black women of the wild, wild west. In modern media, cowboys have stereotypically ...

Minnesota Wild hockey is calling all women to join forces to empower each other. What started as "ladies nights" in past seasons is now re-branding to offer women an experience with a more meaningful ...

In her new book, the historian Tiya Miles shows how formative outdoor experiences helped diverse women — from Harriet Tubman to Indigenous athletes — transcend prescribed social and gender roles. By ...