Duchess Magazine

When Anastasia Somoza first met Hillary Clinton, she was a brave third-graderspeaking out for the rights of people with disabilities. On Monday …

The Democratic National Convention, which kicked off Monday in Philadelphia, promises a star-studded lineup of Hillary Clinton-supporting speakers over the next few …

Miss Commonwealth Africa 2014 and Queen of Aso Nigeria 2011, Joy Onumajuru, bagged a Masters in Management of Business Info-Technology from the …

The Murtala Muhammed Foundation (MMF) has announced that this year’s edition of the annual Women’s Power Lunch will have as the guest …

Award winning actor and filmmaker, Stephanie Linus, was a keynote speaker at the ‘African Child Campaign’ organized by the Canadian High Commission …

For hours on Monday, Leslie Jones posted screenshots and responses to the deluge of abuse she received on Twitter, abuse so filthy …

Roxane Gay is set to write a new Marvel comic book in the World of Wakanda, which delves into the lives of …

The OWN Internship Program is a 10-week paid and for-credit learning experience at the Oprah Winfrey Network television channel. Internships are for …

Companies owned by American black women represent the largest-growing businesses in the U.S. In addition, there are hundreds of organizations that help …

Frustrated because she couldn’t find books that her six-year-old African-American niece could relate to and enjoy, a Chicago-based entrepreneur created a company …

There is not too much worse than having that terrible dry taste in your mouth, and wondering if your significant other can …

Gabby Douglas has two gold Olympic medals to her name, multiple world championships, and now her very own look-a-like Barbie doll. She …

In a very intimate ceremony in Beverly Hills, actress Tatyana Ali, 36, married Dr. Vaughn Rasberry, an assistant professor at the University …

In a world that seemingly revolves around hairspray, butt glue, and rhinestones, Founder Sonja McCord transcends the archetypal pageant into a quintessential …

Entrepreneur Tiffani Sharp is the founder of Willow Tree Roots, a non-profit organization that helps women to succeed as entrepreneurs. Tiffani says …

Stopped by police for going 15mph over the speed limit, Breaion King pulled into a fast-food joint’s parking lot. Within a minute …

wow, that’s a lot of women.” Those were the first words my taxi driver uttered since we left my Washington DC hotel …

Nearly eight years ago, Barack Obama stepped into the White House, promising to elevate US development efforts to unprecedented heights. This week, …

After a May 2010 soccer injury, New Jersey middle schooler Sarah Kleppe developed intense chronic pain in her foot. It got so …

A teen who lost her leg to cancer has defied the odds to become a competitive dancer. Gabi Shull feared her dancing …

Emma Nyra has had it with people attacking her for different reasons. The most recent reason was that she was accused of …

Hillary Clinton has picked Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) to be her vice presidential running mate, tapping the popular former governor of a …

For well over two decades, the Nigerian designer has been showcasing beautiful pieces from her label, House of Deola. One of Nigeria’s …