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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.
How a 20-year-old student started a nonprofit that feeds over half a million schoolchildren in Kenya a day
Wawira Njiru founded Food4Education, a nonprofit that has served over 100 million meals to students in Kenya since its inception. Started in 2012 by feeding just 25 students daily, Food4Education has grown to become Africa’s largest locally led school feeding program. The idea took hold when Njiru was a 20-year-old international student in Australia and…
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How a biological male shockingly won World’s Strongest Woman before title was given to this Briton
A Briton was awarded the “World’s Strongest Woman” title on Tuesday after...
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Woman’s afro required 3 people to measure it, breaking 15-year Guinness World Record
Jessica “Jess” L. Martinez, a woman from New York, has set a new Guinness World...
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‘Greatness has no geography’: Nigerian influencer sets 2 Guinness World Records for most makeovers
Nigerian reality TV star and influencer Anita Natacha Akide, widely known as “Symply...
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Alexia Grevious Henderson gets big promotion as President of Magic Johnson Enterprises
Alexia Grevious Henderson has been promoted to President of Magic Johnson Enterprises (MJE), the company announced recently. In this elevated role, Henderson will oversee MJE’s wide-ranging portfolio,...
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Woman awarded $1.75M after accusing TikTok star of destroying her marriage speaks out
Akira Montague, whose marriage ended due to her husband’s affair with TikTok star Brenay Kennard, became a viral sensation for reasons she would not have chosen. A Durham jury awarded Akira Montague...
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This 19-year-old Nigerian is behind the biodegradable menstrual pad using AI to track women’s health
Titilope Olotu, at just nineteen, has successfully acquired grant funding to support her innovative work in the field of menstruation. Olotu, who was born and grew up in Nigeria, often witnessed health...
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South Sudan’s Anok Yai goes from Howard to being named 2025 Model of the Year
Anok Yai will be honored as Model of the Year at the upcoming British Fashion Council (BFC) Fashion Awards 2025. The awards, which will be held on December 1 at London’s Royal Albert Hall, will be...
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Nneka Ogwumike is first to join new league offering WNBA stars multimillion-dollar salaries: report
WNBA champion and current Seattle Storm star Nneka Ogwumike has become the first known player to sign with Project B, a new global women’s basketball league that is getting ready to launch in the...
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Meet the Memphis student making history as a Rhodes Scholarship finalist
Elyse Warren, a brilliant and driven senior at Millsaps College, has been named a finalist for the highly prestigious Rhodes Scholarship. This recognition is a powerful demonstration of the personalized,...
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‘This is our moment’: Black women make history as mayors of Syracuse, Albany and Detroit
Sharon Owens has become Syracuse’s first Black mayor, winning with more than 13,000 votes on Tuesday, unofficial results from the Onondaga County Board of Elections stated. The 62-year-old defeated...
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Daughter donates her kidney to save her mother’s life
Olivia Fox gave her mom, Monica Fox—the woman who brought her into the world—a second shot at life, cementing the special bond between mother and daughter. Monica’s health struggles...
