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.
This brave woman gave up her job in her 30s, now she’s visiting countries and swimming with sea lions
In her quest for self-discovery, Nikki Vontaya gave up an easy life in advertising sales, her apartment in New York City, and corporate burnout in favor of a passport and a plan to visit 12 countries in 12 months. People reported last week that the 32-year-old Detroit native is in Peru in her tenth month…
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104-year-old Cass Tech alumna awarded at graduation ceremony as one of school’s first Black students
104-year-old Julia Esaw was the honored guest at the Cass Technical High School graduation...
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16-year-old wins the prestigious Arkwright Scholarship for her genius medical drone design
The Arkwright Engineering Scholarship, one of the most coveted awards for young engineering...
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Nigeria’s first female fighter pilot Kafayat Sanni excels in Ghana
After making history as Nigeria’s first female fighter pilot, Flt. Lt. Kafayat Sanni...
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Meet Kirsty Coventry, the first African and first woman to become president of the International Olympic Committee
Kirsty Coventry made history as the first female and first African president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in March. The 41-year-old Zimbabwean, who succeeded former President Thomas Bach,...
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‘The Price Is Right’ contestant wins car on birthday just days after losing hers in an accident
Sometimes things simply work out, as they did for one The Price Is Right competitor who desperately wanted to win. As reported by People, the contestant, Antoinette, jumped with excitement when announcer...
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Meet Steffanie Rivers, the first Black woman to register a drone technology company in Texas
“Black women fly too. And it’s time we get paid for it.” That’s the message of Steffanie Rivers, a FAA-certified drone pilot, published author, video producer, licensed insurance...
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On her third attempt, Willow Newell becomes first-ever Black Miss Wisconsin – this is her story
Willow Newell was just crowned Miss Wisconsin, becoming the first Black woman to win the title. The 22-year-old native of Racine impressed the audience with her evening attire, interviewing prowess, and...
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How a TV show helped a woman identify this little-known condition in her body that made her feel ‘broken’
Karren Lovejoy has bared her heart to the world about a condition that unknowingly affects several women—vaginismus. It all became clear once she saw an episode of Sex Education. She explained that...
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Memphis mom breaks Guinness World Record for fastest time to scuba dive on all 7 continents
A Memphis occupational therapist and mother of two has broken a Guinness World Record in scuba diving, becoming the fastest scuba diver to dive on all seven continents. Corhonda Dawson earned the feat...
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Riley Gaines responds to Simone Biles deleting her X following their disagreement over trans athletes
Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles has deleted her X account several days after she and former college swimmer Riley Gaines got into a heated online disagreement over transgender athletes competing in...
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Jacqueline Moore: Meet the first Black woman inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame
Jacqueline Moore was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2016, making her the first Black woman to be inducted. The well-known wrestler established herself as a force in the ring and a pioneer of...
