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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.
How Nigeria’s Dr. Dedunmola Oluwo successfully completed med school while running 4 businesses
Dr. Dedunmola Oluwo is a trailblazer in her own right. She established herself as a “doctorpreneur” and excelled in all she does. Oluwo graduated from medical school at the University of Debrecen in Hungary in 2016, while also juggling side hustles that she started by accident. Dedun told Bella Naija, “My first business, Hair by…
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‘We listen and we don’t judge’: Flight attendant fired for twerking speaks out, starts GoFundMe
After a moment of fun cost her her “dream job,” Nelle Diala is now regretting her...
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Meet the professor who recently received the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Candice Lucas Bledsoe was recently honored with the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award....
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Shanelle Scales-Preston becomes first Black woman on the board of supervisors in Contra Costa County
Shanelle Scales-Preston was just elected as Contra Costa County’s next District...
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Get to know Queen Tahj Williams, the first artist to handcraft Super Bowl logo and theme art for NFL
Tahj “Queen Tahj” Williams, a New Orleans artist, is the first to create the Super Bowl logo and theme art by hand for Super Bowl LIX, one of the year’s most major events. The 26-year-old...
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Meet the Ghanaian appointed as UN’s first African woman force commander
Major-General Anita Asmah is the first African woman to serve as a UN Force Commander. The 59-year-old is the Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF),...
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Grandma released 25 years after fatally stabbing abusive husband now advocates for domestic violence survivors
Latoya Dickens, who was released from the Arrendale Transitional Center in September 2024 after serving 25 years in jail for the murder of her violent husband, is not taking her freedom for granted. She...
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Meet Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Ghana’s first female vice president
On Tuesday, January 7, 2024, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang was sworn-in as Ghana’s Vice President, making her the first woman to occupy the office. When she was chosen as John Mahama’s running...
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Meet the oldest woman to be crowned Miss France at 34
Angelique Angarni-Filopon has broken barriers, becoming the oldest woman to win the Miss France crown at age 34. Representing Martinique, Angarni-Filopon’s victory came after the pageant made historic...
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Meet Dr. Mumba Chalwe, Zambia’s first female urological surgeon
Dr. Mumba Chalwe-Kaja broke ground as Zambia’s female urological surgeon. From a young age, Chalwe-Kaja was fascinated with science and medicine. She knew she had found her calling when she met a...
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Rev. Dr. Katie Cannon: Nick Cannon’s aunt and first Black woman to be ordained as a Presbyterian minister
It was uncommon for a Black woman to become a leader in the Presbyterian Church in the 20th century. But, Rev. Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon changed the script by becoming the first black woman in the United...
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GloRilla makes a $25K donation to her high school and gets library to be named after her
Grammy-nominated rapper GloRilla went back to her former high school on Wednesday and surprised students and staff with a $25,000 donation that would be used to upgrade their resources. Per FOX 13, GloRilla,...
