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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.
Dartmouth College: Shonda Rhimes to be first woman and first Black alum to have building named after her
In 2028, Dartmouth will have its first campus building named after a woman and its first named after a Black alum. Shonda Rhimes, the celebrated showrunner, producer, screenwriter, and author behind productions like “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Scandal,” pledged $15 million to the school. The donation is to support the 115-bed residence hall to be built…
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Boy loses vision in one eye after playground accident at school, family speaks out
Jasmine Jones, a mother from Houston County, is speaking out following her son’s life-threatening...
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Meet the first Black winner of Mrs. World in pageant’s 40-year history
Tshego Gaelae recently became the first Black woman and the second-ever South African to win...
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Get to know Priscilla Williams-Till, Emmett Till’s cousin running for U.S. Senate in Mississippi
Priscilla Williams-Till recently announced her candidacy in Mississippi for the 2026 U.S. Senate...
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McLaughlin-Levrone is first American woman to run 400m under 48 seconds
In a record-breaking one-lap race at the world championships on September 18, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone became the first American female to run under 48 seconds in the 400 meters, clocking in at 47.78....
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Inmate becomes first woman to graduate from jail’s CDL program to become a truck driver
One woman in a Florida jail, Ajiah Gee, has made history by being the first female inmate to complete the jail’s Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) program. The 25-year-old, who obtained her...
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‘I’m tired’ – Black mom reveals what she deals with having a blonde-haired, blue-eyed daughter
There are very few parents who will argue that their child belongs to them, but Alex McCurry was in such a situation and had to go online to explain it to the world. “I try to handle it with grace...
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Meet the Zambian lawyer and beauty creator who turned mockery of her looks into strength
Social media users criticized Naomie Pilula for her looks when she shared a selfie. Pilula, the youngest of seven siblings, was born and raised in Zambia, a stunning country in the heart of southern Africa....
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COP Lydia Donkor becomes first Ghanaian and only woman on Interpol Africa Committee
The Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, Commissioner of Police (COP) Lydia Yaako Donkor, has made history by being elected to the newly formed...
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Meet the mompreneur working to provide breast milk for motherless babies
Award-winning maternal health advocate and IRTH founder Kimberly Seals Allers, in collaboration with the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) announced the founding of The Restoration...
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Cleo E. Powell elected first African-American woman chief justice of Virginia Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of Virginia has elected Justice Cleo E. Powell as its next chief justice, the Virginia State Bar announced on Tuesday. Powell becomes the first African American woman to hold the post...
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UK politician Kemi Badenoch, who no longer identifies as Nigerian, opens up about racism she’s endured
Kemi Badenoch, who previously said she no longer identifies as Nigerian, recently opened up about the racism that she has had to endure after she was elected as the Conservative Party’s first Black...
