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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.
20-year-old went from being a teen mom to taking over as British High Commissioner to Uganda
Ahead of the International Day of the Girl Child this year, Jane Muya, a 20-year-old young mother from Northern Uganda, took over the role of British High Commissioner to Uganda for a day. The symbolic event was part of Plan International’s Girls’ Takeover initiative, highlighting this year’s theme: “Skilling and Expanding Economic Opportunities for Girls.”…
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How 81-year-old Ghanaian British finally returned home to UK after Home Office left her stranded in Ghana
After a distressing four-month ordeal, 81-year-old Ghanaian-born British citizen Hannah Dankwa...
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From teen mom to becoming USC Thornton’s first scholar-in-residence, Solange makes history
Solange Knowles has been named the first scholar-in-residence at USC Thornton School of Music,...
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‘This is rare!’ Elite athlete and breast cancer survivor shares story after shock diagnosis at 26
At just 26, LaShae D. Rolle, MDH, CPH, received the shocking, life-altering diagnosis of HR+,...
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Meet the first Black person to lead the Alabama Optometric Association in its 120-year history
Dr. Valencia Robertson Wells has achieved a historic milestone as the first Black President of the Alabama Optometric Association in its 120-year history. A native of Demopolis, Alabama, Dr. Wells has...
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Central African Republic: Ghana officer makes history as first woman to command UN parade
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Alison Raji Atuluk, an officer of the Ghana Police Service, has been awarded by the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central...
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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,...
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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 landlord, Gil Pulliam, to walk her down the aisle at her wedding last month. This decision diverged...
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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 a quitclaim deed—a method usually used for property transfers between people who know each other well...
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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, the sickle cell gene evolved in the malaria belt region of Africa, the Middle East and South Asia. Since the...
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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”...
