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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.
‘I beat men’: Woman starts professional ‘man-beater’ service to help abused women
Aleti Crystal, a Ugandan travel enthusiast, recently discussed her unique business — a professional vigilante service that helps survivors of abuse — on the TUBTS podcast. Crystal, who describes herself as a modern-day “superhero” for the mistreated, explained her mission to the host. The segment, detailing her approach to protecting women from their abusers, has…
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Meet the last surviving member of the Freedom Singers, whose protest songs changed Black history
Rutha Mae Harris, the final surviving member of the original Freedom Singers, continues her...
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UCLA student develops new sunscreen that leaves no white cast on dark skin
Damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) radiation in sunlight is the leading preventable cause of...
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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...
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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 told her she might have the condition after she had begun missing classes due to period pain while in...
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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 under his conglomerate. This comes as the 68-year-old billionaire begins withdrawing from the daily operations...
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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, fueled by her daughter. Born in 2006, Banks’ daughter was diagnosed at age five with a neurodevelopmental...
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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...
