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News About Black Women
Face2Face Africa’s Women section highlights the achievements and stories of Afro-American women who have made a significant impact on society. Explore news about Afro-American women and discover articles about Black women who are breaking barriers and shaping the future. From inspiring profiles of famous Afro-American women to in-depth articles about Afro-American women’s contributions in various fields, this section offers a wealth of knowledge and empowerment. Stay updated with the latest news and features on the remarkable women who continue to lead and inspire across the globe.
Mom who was arrested when police see home is roach-infested sues police, city and apartment
Calvinitri White, a Louisiana mom of three, spent six days in jail on child neglect charges after Shreveport police, called for a different issue, discovered roaches in her apartment. Fortunately, the charges were dropped once she proved her repeated, unsuccessful attempts to get apartment management to handle the infestation. However, Village Square Apartments in Shreveport…
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Bride’s 79-year-old landlord walks her down the aisle in emotional moment
In an unconventional and touching gesture, Shacole Fox, from Cincinnati, Ohio, chose her 79-year-old...
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‘I had seven diamond rings in that house’: Grandma’s home stolen in rare deed fraud
Fifty years after Dorothy Tarpin bought her home in Parkland, it was taken over in June using...
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These sisters fought sickle cell together for 11 years, now they’re nurses in same hospital helping others
Black people are susceptible to sickle cell anaemia because of genetics. According to studies,...
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Meet Dr Naa Dedei Tagoe as she becomes 1st female professor in Geomatics (Photogrammetry) in Ghana
Dr Naa Dedei Tagoe of the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) has been promoted by the university to Associate Professor of Geomatics, making her the first female professor in Geomatics specializing...
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Meet the Metro officer who uses photographic memory to combat crime: ‘You can’t change your face’
Kache Fields, an officer with the Metro Transit Police, has a superpower that she uses to catch people accused of crimes. The Southeast D.C. native has been referred to as a “be on the lookout”...
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Dartmouth College: Shonda Rhimes to be first woman and first Black alum to have building named after her
In 2028, Dartmouth will have its first campus building named after a woman and its first named after a Black alum. Shonda Rhimes, the celebrated showrunner, producer, screenwriter, and author behind productions...
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Boy loses vision in one eye after playground accident at school, family speaks out
Jasmine Jones, a mother from Houston County, is speaking out following her son’s life-threatening injury at Morningside Elementary during recess. By sharing the story, the family hopes to increase...
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Meet the first Black winner of Mrs. World in pageant’s 40-year history
Tshego Gaelae recently became the first Black woman and the second-ever South African to win the title of Mrs. World. “It’s how you carry the crown, what you do with the crown and what...
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Get to know Priscilla Williams-Till, Emmett Till’s cousin running for U.S. Senate in Mississippi
Priscilla Williams-Till recently announced her candidacy in Mississippi for the 2026 U.S. Senate race. Williams-Till, a cousin of Emmett Till, mentioned civil rights, social justice, and representing marginalized...
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McLaughlin-Levrone is first American woman to run 400m under 48 seconds
In a record-breaking one-lap race at the world championships on September 18, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone became the first American female to run under 48 seconds in the 400 meters, clocking in at 47.78....
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Inmate becomes first woman to graduate from jail’s CDL program to become a truck driver
One woman in a Florida jail, Ajiah Gee, has made history by being the first female inmate to complete the jail’s Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) program. The 25-year-old, who obtained her...
