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Black Society News
Face2Face Africa’s Society section offers in-depth news articles on Black society, African society, and the broader Black community. Stay updated with the latest Black news, including stories that shape and influence communities across Africa and the global Black diaspora. Discover insights and trends affecting the lives and cultures of African society, and explore the issues that matter most to the Black community worldwide
John Dramani Mahama officially sworn in as Ghana’s President in historic inauguration
In a momentous ceremony at Black Star Square, Accra, John Dramani Mahama was officially sworn in as Ghana’s President on January 7, 2025. The grand inauguration was witnessed by thousands of Ghanaians, esteemed dignitaries, and global leaders, marking a significant milestone in Ghana’s democratic evolution. At 65, President Mahama assumes office after a decisive electoral…
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Why medical interns are taking their own lives in Kenya
A troubling mental health crisis is unfolding in Kenya’s healthcare sector, as young...
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How a Congolese hair stylist made Cynthia Erivo’s iconic knotless braided wig for ‘Wicked’ in 3 days
A London hairdresser has revealed she faced a high-pressure Hollywood challenge when tasked...
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NBA legend Derrick Rose doesn’t want a statue in his honor as he could become a meme
Derrick Rose has a humble request for the Chicago Bulls—no statue, please. Ahead of “Derrick...
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Kamala Harris to preside over certification of her defeat to Trump, four years after Capitol attack
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to preside over the certification of her defeat to Donald Trump on Monday, marking a solemn moment in U.S. history four years after Trump tried to halt the same process...
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Three friends pour scalding water on 12-year-old boy during ‘prank’ and leave him with severe burns
Authorities in Georgia have brought charges against three male juveniles after they poured scalding water on their 12-year-old friend while he was sleeping. Per WALB, the 12-year-old Tifton boy suffered...
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Texas rapper 2 Low discharges gun through his pants during live interview
Texas rapper 2 Low narrowly avoided a fatal catastrophe during a live appearance on the YouTube show One on One with Mike D. The 46-year-old artist was discussing his career and future plans when the gun...
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Woman charged with fatally stabbing USPS worker during dispute over who was first in line at a shop
Authorities in New York City have arrested and charged a 24-year-old woman who allegedly stabbed and killed a United States Postal Service (USPS) worker after the two got into a dispute over who was the...
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Survivor of New Orleans massacre shares how her mother saved her life from afar
An Alabama woman who survived a horrific New Year’s Day terrorist attack in New Orleans has revealed how her mother’s quick thinking saved her life from miles away. Alexis Scott-Windham, 23,...
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Fractured leg of Black newborn at Virginia hospital triggers child abuse investigation
Noah Hackey, a premature African American newborn from Henrico County, Virginia, suffered a fractured tibia while in the NICU at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital in September 2023. His parents, Tori and...
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Fans express outrage after U.S. Olympic sprinter Fred Kerley is tased and wrestled to the ground by police
The arrest of U.S. Olympian Fred Kerley late Thursday in Miami Beach, Florida, after a confrontation with police has ignited outrage on social media, with fans labeling it as racism. Body camera footage...
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North Carolina woman accidentally seals her eye shut with nail glue instead of eye drops
A North Carolina woman faces a two-month wait before she can reopen her eye after accidentally sealing it shut with nail glue instead of eyedrops. The painful mistake occurred before she realized the mix-up....
