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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.
Remembering Harvard’s Marcyliena Morgan, the genius who pioneered study of hip-hop as high art
Dr. Marcyliena Morgan, the founding director of Harvard’s Hiphop Archive & Research Institute, which now bears her name, died September 28 of complications from Alzheimer’s disease. The linguistic anthropologist was 75. Henry Louis Gates Jr., the director of Harvard’s Hutchins Center for African & African American Research, which houses the hiphop archive, once called Morgan…
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Rosa Parks statue is now the first monument of a Black woman at Alabama State Capitol
Statues of civil rights activist Rosa Parks and disability rights activist Helen Keller were...
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Michelle Obama reveals why she avoided wearing braids in the White House
Michelle Obama conspicuously avoided wearing braids during her husband’s tenure as president...
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Jasmine Crockett thinks Trump is ‘obsessing’ over her because a Black woman ‘hurt’ him
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, shared what she thought could be the reason behind President...
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Meet Dr. Rushell White, the third Jamaican appointed school superintendent in NYC
Dr. Rushell White’s educational journey began in Yallahs, St. Thomas, in Jamaica, where she was born. She attended Yallahs Primary School before migrating to the United States at the age of eight,...
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This mom’s viral AI platform lets users release stress and find peace of mind, here’s how
Karima Williams, a native of Prince George’s County, Maryland, created an AI-powered web platform designed to assist users during intense emotional “crash-outs.” Williams’ career...
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How Crystal Brown co-founded biotech company CircNova without having ever studied biology
Early this year, CircNova, a Michigan startup, raised a $3.3 million seed round for its innovative technology, which utilizes AI to target Cellular RNA. The funding round was led by Houston, Texas-based...
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Halle Bailey opens up about her struggle with postpartum depression: ‘I have to speak up’
During a recent appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Halle Bailey spoke about her experience with postpartum depression and why she felt that she needed to open up about it. Halle, 25, and her...
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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...
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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 to lead menswear design at a major fashion house. She has been appointed as the new creative director of menswear...
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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. Bradley was promoted alongside five other soloists, including Victor Abreu, Dominika Afanasenkov, Naomi Corti,...
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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 mother from Northern Uganda, took over the role of British High Commissioner to Uganda for a day. The symbolic...
