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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.
Rev. Dr. Katie Cannon: Nick Cannon’s aunt and first Black woman to be ordained as a Presbyterian minister
It was uncommon for a Black woman to become a leader in the Presbyterian Church in the 20th century. But, Rev. Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon changed the script by becoming the first black woman in the United States to be ordained in the Presbyterian Church. She was born into a Presbyterian family in 1950 in…
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GloRilla makes a $25K donation to her high school and gets library to be named after her
Grammy-nominated rapper GloRilla went back to her former high school on Wednesday and surprised...
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Former domestic worker sets her sights on PhD after defying all odds to become a graduate
Ntombizodwa Merriam Mahlangu beat the odds to turn her life around. Now holding a degree in...
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The inspiring story of how a teen mom in foster care in Detroit rose to become a Ghanaian queen
In February 1996, 15-year-old Kennedy Johnson gave birth to a baby girl in a Detroit foster...
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Meet the Dallas Cowboys cheerleader with alopecia who has gone viral after performing without a wig
Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Armani Latimer has become more open about her alopecia diagnosis, even going out of her comfort zone to make a statement by performing without a wig. The team posted a video...
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Meet the first African-American Director of U.S. Mint who is behind the coins honoring Harriet Tubman
Ventris Gibson is the first African-American Director of the United States Mint. She became the seventh woman to hold the office after President Joe Biden nominated her in late 2021. Former U.S. Navy air...
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All about Natalie Pinkney, the only Black woman on the Salt Lake County Council
Natalie Pinkney has made history on the Salt Lake County Council, becoming the first Black elected official to hold countywide office in Utah’s most populous county. Because her family moved from...
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Mom of newborn whose ‘unimpressed’ expressions have gone viral speaks
Kyrie Williams is already charming people and capturing hearts on Instagram at just three weeks old. His cute yet unimpressed facial expressions have turned the three-week-old baby into an online...
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This 11-year-old is now the youngest radio host in the U.S., reports say
At only 11 years old, Amaryah Jones has cemented her place in history as the youngest radio host in the United States, enchanting listeners with The Amaryah J Show. The show airs every Saturday at noon...
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Anita Okunde: Meet the Nigerian who just became the first Black woman Oxford Union president
Anita Okunde is the first Black woman to be Oxford Union President. At just 20 years old, she is an acclaimed activist, I Will Ambassador, and public speaker, with a focus on intersectional climate justice...
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Congratulations pour in for famous Nigerian actress Joke Muyiwa as she bags PhD at 61
Acclaimed Nollywood actress Joke Muyiwa has recently obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Theatre Arts from the esteemed University of Ibadan. She celebrated this academic accomplishment...
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‘I’m the only female here:’ Meet Jamaican female barber turning heads after only months of training
Carlene Gentles, the lone female in her barbershop, is making her mark. The 23-year-old works at the Classic Barbershop in Willowgate Plaza, Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica. She told The Star, “I...
