Shequeena McKenzie, 28 has become the first ever black female judge in home city of McComb, Mississippi. “It was a surreal moment …
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Meet Nigeria’s Amanda Amaeshi: Teen Activist Who Emerged 2020 Glasgow Times Young Scotswoman of the Year
Proudly taking her place amongst Africans doing outstandingly well in the diaspora, Nigerian-Scottish teenager Amanda Amaeshi in 2020 was named Glasgow Times …
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Entertainment
#ZollywoodSpotlight ???? Maria Mukuka: Putting Zambia’s Film Industry On The Global Map
Africa’s film industry over the years has applaudably witnessed a boom on the international scale as compared to ancient times. With fast-rising …
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Michelle Wu Rewrites 200 Year History: Becomes First Woman, Person Of Colour Elected Boston Mayor
Breaking the cycle of invisibility! “This work is deeply personal for me. As a mom to Blaise and Cass, everyday I feel …
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Entertainment
“As soon as a woman starts speaking up for herself, there’s an immediate attack. People don’t like it when you are strong” – Megan Thee Stallion
It’s a male-dominated world, regardless of the ecosystem, be it the corporate world, business world, or even entertainment, every industry has had …
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Entertainment
South Africa Hip Hop Awards 2021: Boity, Aka, Sardokie, Others Bag Nominations – Full List
Nominations for the 2021 South African Hip Hop Awards (SAHHAs) have been announced ahead of the awards ceremony on 10 December. Amongst …
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Lavar Jacobs had to go through the painful ordeal of watching his mom, Kim, lose her breast cancer battle as she passed …
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Financial freedom is of utmost importance and instilling this in the younger generation is the way to securing a brighter future. For …
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#BlackExcellence ???? Onoriode Reginald Aziza: The Inspiring Super Achiever Who Bagged 3 First-class Degrees Before 23
“I believe my single driving force has been an unrepentant commitment to excellence. It is all I have ever wanted to do …
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Development Consultant and Entrepreneur, Oluwayimika Angel Adelaja is Founder Fresh Direct Nigeria, an environmentally friendly, organic agricultural production and processing company that …
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Black talents are breaking boundaries and making great strides in STEM, joining the league of brilliant minds in tech is Nyla Hayes, …
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Lifestyle
KNOW HER ???????? The Legendary Zelda Barbour Wynn Valdes: She created the iconic Playboy Bunny costume and broke several barriers #BlackGirlMagic
Pennsylvania-born designer Zelda Barbour Wynn Valdes simply known as Zelda Wynn was unarguably a go-to designer of the 1940s / 50s who …
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Entertainment
Serena. Venus. Will grace Entertainment Weekly ‘s latest cover: Dish on journey of making King Richard
Headlines have been abuzz with the Oscar buzzy upcoming King Richard in which Will Smith plays tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams’ …
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Features
#ChangeMakers Meet Angeline Makore: The Zimbabwean Activist Fighting Against Child Marriage
Born and raised in rural Zimbabwe, at age 14, Angeline Makore barely escaped being married to her sister’s husband, that experience shaped …
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Entertainment
‘We ain’t rich. I’m rich.’ – NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has got tough love for his kids
NBA icon Shaquille O’Neal is regarded as one of the greatest basketball players boasting about a wowing 400 million dollars net worth …
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Foremost Nigerian economist and finance maven, Dr. Ngozi Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, was recently honored by the Chartered …
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Features
From being homeless to running a $25 million investment fund empowering women of color: Meet the inspiring Arian Simone
“BROKE DOESN’T SCARE ME” Rise from fear! “My confidence walks me in doors, keeps me at the table, and opens up great …
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Women of color are shattering the divide and rewriting the narrative. Trailblazing Melody Maddox is the first woman and first black woman …
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Features
Black Hair, My Pride! Get To Know Her: Zulaikha Patel – The Unapologetic South African Activist Who Shook The World At Age 13
“Asking me to change my hair is like asking me to erase my blackness.” Resounding words from Zulaikha Patel who in 2016 …
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Daily Independent First Lady Impact Award 2021: Her Excellency Dr. Olufolake Abdulrazaq Honoured With North Central First Lady Of The Year, Best In Economic Empowerment
First Lady of Kwara State and Founder Ajike People Support Centre, Her Excellency Dr. Olufolake Abdulrazaq recently received double honours as she …
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Talk about being blessed over and over again! Jolene McKie, 32 and hubby Andrew, 33 recently welcomed their third set of twins, …
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Boyz n the Hood star Nia Long alongside Lauren London, Eddie Murphy and Sam Jay are currently filming for an untitled comedy …
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Time and again the superstar has dished must-see fashion Lewks playing on her inner alter ego and in InStyle’s latest issue she …

