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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.
The incredible story of a stage 4 triple-negative breast cancer survivor
In April 2024, shortly after her 50th birthday, Shewanna Strickland’s routine mammogram revealed a troubling spot on her breast. This discovery would mark the beginning of an intense fight for her life against one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer. “I was really in shock, because I was like… me?” Strickland told 11…
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Jamaica’s Wales Bonner becomes first Black woman to lead design at a major fashion house
Grace Wales Bonner, a 35-year-old British designer, has made history as the first Black woman...
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India Bradley becomes first Black woman to be a soloist in 77-year history of New York City Ballet
India Bradley has become the first Black female soloist for the New York City Ballet company....
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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...
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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 finally returned to her home in the United Kingdom in September. What began as a minor “irregularity”...
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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, with her three-year residency at the music school announced on Monday, October 13. This prestigious professor...
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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+, HER2-, node-positive early breast cancer in October 2023. This diagnosis came with a high probability of recurrence,...
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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...
