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Daughter of the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee is now the first woman to replace her mother in Congress
Erica Lee Carter has succeeded her mother, Sheila Jackson Lee, a former member of Congress. She currently serves the 18th Congressional District of Texas and is the first woman to succeed her mother in the U.S. Congress. Carter expressed her excitement in a statement: “Thank you to the voters of the 18th Congressional District of…
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From pageant to parliament: How this 26-year-old beauty queen is making a mark in Botswana politics
Duma Boko, Botswana’s newly elected president, is reshaping the country’s leadership....
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A look at Davis-Williams’ remarkable journey from Detroit to a lead vehicle systems engineer at Cadillac
Benetia Davis-Williams has had a lifelong fascination with automobiles. Her passion propelled...
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Britain’s oldest nurse honored for her great work in Dementia Care isn’t quitting now
At 84, Daisy Richards is believed to be Britain’s oldest active nurse and she is still...
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Meet the 61-year-old record setter still running track: ‘If I can do it, you can’
Johnnie Reid’s athletic journey proves that strength doesn’t always come with age. According to Black News, she started racing years ago in the hallways of Clewiston High School, setting records...
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Marion Spann makes history as Houston Fire Department’s first Black woman Fire Marshal
Fire Chief Thomas Muñoz has appointed Assistant Chief Marion Spann as the first Black female Fire Marshal in the history of the Houston Fire Department (HFD). Spann joined the force in 1994. In...
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Meet Owen Omogiafo, who became the youngest CEO on the Nigerian Stock Exchange
As she rises to the top, Owen Diana Omogiafo, the President and Group CEO of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria (Transcorp), keeps breaking down barriers. After earning a bachelor’s degree in sociology...
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Coco Gauff is now the youngest player in two decades to win the prestigious WTA Finals
American tennis star Coco Gauff secured her first WTA Finals title by defeating Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen in a thrilling final on Saturday. Gauff, 20, overcame a challenging match, rallying from 2-0...
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Melesa Johnson becomes first Black woman to be elected as Jackson County prosecutor
Melesa Johnson has become the first Black woman to be elected as Jackson County prosecutor, making her one of this year’s election history-makers. A Democrat, she defeated Republican Tracey Chappell...
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64-year-old Kenyan swims non-stop for six hours for autism awareness
Sally Njeri finished a six-hour swimming marathon at the Nakuru Athletic Club in Kenya on Saturday. The 64-year-old Kenyan completed this feat to support the Kenya Life Savers Federation and generate funds...
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For the first time in American history, two Black women will serve together in the Senate
Delaware Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester and Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks have made Senate history by becoming the first two Black women elected to the upper house of Congress at...
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Meet Nigeria’s Kemi Badenoch, who is now the first Black woman leader of a major British party
Kemi Badenoch has been chosen as the leader of Britain’s opposition Conservative Party, becoming the first Black woman to lead a big British party. The very outspoken, right-wing politician succeeds...
