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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.
Ana Maria Gonçalves becomes first Black woman inducted into Brazil’s literary academy
Ana Maria Gonçalves has become the first Black woman elected to the Brazilian Academy of Letters, which was established in 1897 and modeled after the Académie Française. The 54-year-old Brazilian contemporary writer is renowned for her 950-page historical novel Um defeito de cor (A Color Defect), which she refers to as “the history of Brazil told…
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Winnie Harlow is now the first person with vitiligo honored with a wax figure at Madame Tussauds
Fashion model and activist Winnie Harlow made history on World Vitiligo Day by becoming the...
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Soccer star Olivia Smith set to become the first woman to command a world-record transfer fee
Canadian soccer star Olivia Smith, 20, is set to become the first woman to command a record-setting...
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She wanted to be a president as a child, now she is the first Black woman to lead the American Chemical Society
Dr. Dorothy J. Phillips is the American Chemical Society’s first Black female President....
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Santia Deck makes history again, launches app for high school athletes to connect with college coaches in minutes
Santia Deck had big dreams while growing up as a teen athlete, but she lacked connections. “When I was a high school athlete, I wanted it so badly. To run track at a college in Texas. To get seen....
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Meet Oluwamodupe Oloyede, who is making history as FAMU’s first female head drum major
Oluwamodupe Oloyede was recently named the new head drum major of the Florida A&M University Marching 100, making her the first female head drum major. She will lead the band on the field as they begin...
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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...
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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 ceremony in Detroit. Aside from watching another generation finish their education, the experienced alumna,...
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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 talent in the UK, has been given to Kande Sill for her project, “Enhancing Medical Delivery,” which...
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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 has emerged as the Best Allied Student and won the Best Assistant Commandant Paper award at the Ghana Armed Forces...
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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...
