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How Ava DuVernay made history with a never-before-used financing model for a film
Ava DuVernay is a new-age filmmaker who has grown to become one of America’s most prolific directors and producers. She has made headlines for many things including her deal with Warner Bros and recently becoming the first African-American woman to premiere a movie in competition at the Venice Film Festival. The 51-year-old presented her movie “Origin”…
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Ghanaian hairstylist now holds the Guinness World Record for most heads of hair locked in eight hours
Chelsea-Abigail Owusu Ansah has set a new record for locking the most hair. The dreadlocks...
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‘You have been cruel to me’ – Algerian boxer Imane Khelif calls out Elon Musk
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif came under severe scrutiny on social media during the Paris Olympics...
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Defying the odds, these sisters are now behind the first Black women-owned cannabis company to achieve 100% vertical integration in Ohio
The cannabis industry has over the years seen little participation of women and the involvement...
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‘I had a whole lease’: Family of 8 left to sleep in their cars after falling prey to rental scam
Bennecia Smith and her family were looking forward to settling down in their recently purchased Clayton County home. However, after falling victim to a vicious rental scam, the family of eight are now...
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After working at Big Four firms, these cousins made history starting company that enables women to rent hair extensions and wigs
Shante Frazier and Lauren Mitchell are cousins and co-founders of WellCapped, a rental platform for hair extensions and wigs. The company allows women to rent wigs individually, with most listed at $72...
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How Nigerian Prof Ekeng-Itua became the only Black woman PhD holder in Cybernetics in the world
Rose-Margaret Ekeng-Itua’s love for technology began at a young age in Nigeria. Many women in her community were not given the needed push to pursue science in her community but Ekeng-Itua overcame...
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Laeticia Amihere makes history as the first person of Ghanaian heritage to play in the WNBA
Laeticia Amihere made history as the first person of Ghanaian heritage in the WNBA, towering at 6’3” as a forward for the Atlanta Dream. Born in Canada, she was drafted into the WNBA in 2023,...
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She was in and out of prison six times, now she helps other formerly incarcerated women chart better futures
Susan Burton is influencing generations with her past. Burton, who was in and out of prison six times over two decades, has not been afraid to share her experience. The 72-year-old recently appeared on...
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Meet the first female to earn a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Ghana
With determination and hard work, nothing is impossible. Ghana’s Gloria Agyeiwaa Antwi Botchway learned this growing up in a modest family. Her parents did not have much but instilled in her a love...
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LSU star and rapper Flau’jae is building generational wealth early, purchases first piece of land at 20
At just 20 years old and while still in school, LSU star Flau’jae Johnson is not only doing wonders in women’s sports and women’s basketball but in finances as well. In May, Boardroom...
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Meet the Belize-born composer who has made history being appointed Master of the King’s Music by King Charles
Composer, pianist and singer-songwriter Errollyn Wallen is now the first Black woman to be appointed Master of the King’s Music, by King Charles. Wallen, who has composed pieces marking the Golden...
