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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.
Mom and daughter become first parent-child duo to graduate from Rutgers’ School of Psychology
Inez Phillips Durham and her daughter, Jennifer Durham, are the first mother-daughter pair to both earn doctorates in psychology from Rutgers University, making history at the school. The mother-daughter duo recently attended a gala celebrating the 50th anniversary of Rutgers Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP), reflecting on the institution’s profound impact on…
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Woman makes history after she filed a discrimination lawsuit for endometriosis and won
Christian “Cece” Worley’ had never heard of endometriosis before when a professor...
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Meet Dangote’s three daughters appointed to key roles in business empire
Aliko Dangote’s three daughters have assumed new active and senior roles in various companies...
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How a mom’s love for her daughter pushed her to launch an AI-powered app revolutionizing special education
Cognitive scientist Antoinette Banks‘ personal mission to create solutions began at home,...
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Canton High School: First Black student to graduate from the all-white public school in 1966 shares her story
Sixty years ago, Mary Smith-Blackmon was one of the students who pioneered the integration of Canton High School. Along with Bobbie Ruth Chinn and Phill George, she transferred from Rogers High, the Black...
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Keke Palmer touches on how she balances her career with motherhood
During a February 5 interview with PEOPLE at the Los Angeles premiere of her new Peacock series, The ‘Burbs, Keke Palmer, 32, touched on how she balances her career with motherhood. Palmer shares...
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Meet Sydney Seethal, the sister of Tyla who is shining in her own right
Tyla may be topping the charts and bagging all the major awards, including winning the Best African Performance category award at the just concluded 68th Grammy ceremony, but her sister, Sydney Seethal,...
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From figure skating to ice hockey, Laila Edwards is first Black woman to score a goal for U.S. in Olympics
During Team USA’s 5-0 victory over Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan on Tuesday, Laila Edwards scored her first Olympic goal, making her the first Black woman to score for the U.S. women’s...
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Couple with 35-year age gap welcome baby boy on same day as husband’s 70th birthday
Roy Briley, a real estate and insurance company owner, celebrated his 70th birthday on June 6, 2025, a day made extra special by the birth of his son, Roy Briley III. His wife, Glenda, 35, delivered...
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Woman gives birth on her birthday after stranger saves her from sinking car
Shedly Apollon, a 29-year-old expectant mother, was on her way to a prenatal massage on her birthday, February 6, when a sudden, overwhelming dizzy spell caused her to swerve erratically off I-95 west...
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Mom shocks her children after revealing she’s pregnant, 17 years after her last child
A Nashville mother, Stephanie Dyer, has gone viral after sharing the amusing reactions of her older children to the news of her pregnancy. Stephanie, who was “very nervous” about their response,...
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Groom fulfils his dream of saying ‘I do’ a week before succumbing to cancer
Michael Catlett, 58, married his true love, 49-year-old Rogina Catlett, just one week before he died from cancer on October 30. The couple exchanged vows on October 23 in an emotional and intimate ceremony...
