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#BlackExcellence ? Kamala Harris And The Back Story Behind Her Regal Purple Inaugural Ensemble By Two #Black Designers
Black designers, although mega talented have forever had it tough in the fashion world but thankfully, that narrative is changing by the …
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This 17 Year Old Just Won $400K For Explaining Quantum Tunneling In Breakthrough Science Challenge
Teen scientist Maryam Tsegaye from Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada is making massive headlines after winning the grand prize of a staggering $400,000 …
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Iman Elman: The Youngest Female Captain Leading Over 90 Men To Fight Insurgency Against Al-Shabab In Somalia
by Hamidby HamidIman Elman is a female captain in the Somali National Army, and which makes her the youngest female commander in Somalia. Her goal is to help …
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4 Brave Female Black Americans That Fought For Women’s Right To Vote
by Hamidby HamidThis August marks the 100th anniversary of women securing the right to vote in the United States after Congress ratified the 19th Amendment on August 18, …
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On The Hands Of Political Generals: Black Women Politicians Who Laid The Foundation For Kamala Harris
by Hamidby HamidIt is apparent that Black women in the United States might be coming out en-masse to support their very own as the …
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Saundra Brown: First Black Woman On The OPD To Earn Presidential Nomination To The United States District Court
by Hamidby HamidSaundra Brown, now Saundra Brown Armstrong, became the the first black woman on the Oakland Police Force (OPD). At that time, she was one of only seven female …
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Peters Sisters: Black Tennis Captains Of The Court Before Serena And Venus Williams
by Hamidby HamidPrior to the domination of Serena and Venus Williams in the world of tennis, Peters sisters – Margareth and Matilda, known as ‘Pete’ and …
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Patricia Cowings: The Black Woman Helping Astronauts Fight Space Sickness
by Hamidby HamidNASA psychophysiologist, Dr Patricia Cowings, was the first American woman to be trained as a scientist-astronaut. She designed a program that helps astronauts combat …
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Chioma Ajunwa-Opara: The Nigerian Olympic Gold Medalist Turned Police Officer
by Hamidby HamidChioma Ajunwa-Opara, also known as Chioma Ajunwa, was resilient on great hardships as a child, and even as a sportsperson and wife,with life equally tough. Her fortune however …
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Dominique Dawes: A Reproached Bow-Legged And Black Gymnast Claimed Glory To Become 3-Time Olympian
by Hamidby HamidDominique Dawes is a renowned name in the history of American gymnastics, but her advancement in the sport was almost stunted from the start when …
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An Amazon Is Gone: Somalia’s ‘Mother Teresa’, Hawa Abdi
by Hamidby HamidRenowned Somali doctor and human rights activist, Dr. Hawa Abdi, has passed away. Her daughter, Amina Abdi, confirmed the news of the demise of the dreadnought woman, …
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Olufunmilayo Ransome-Kuti: Fela Kuti’s Mother, The Doyenne Of Women’s Rights, And First Female To Drive A Car In Nigeria
by Hamidby Hamid“She’s the only mother of Nigeria.” That is how Olufunmilayo Ransome-Kuti’s son describes her in one of his songs. Affectionately called ‘Mama Fela’, Late Chief …
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Connecting, Empowering And Showcasing The African Woman ?? Train a woman, train the nation. It’s no exaggeration to say women are the …
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Iron Lady Of Pakistan Defying The Odds And Shattering Glass Ceilings ?? Born in Baluchistan, Pakistan on March 3, 1987, married off …
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Bridging The Gap And Giving Hope To The Vulnerable And Underprivileged ?? “No beauty shines brighter than that of a good heart.” …
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One of The World’s Most Vocal Voices Against FGM and Child Marriage ?? Inspired by her experience as a survivor of female …
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The Leading Executive Helping Others Excel In Their Chosen Fields ?? “The greatest success we’ll know is helping others succeed and grow” …
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Award winning Journalist and Communications specialist Keeping Lenses Fixed On Africa ?? Renowned Zambian journalist Samba Yonga is founder of Zambian based …
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Co-founder Asikana – Raising Female Entrepreneurs Through Technology ?? Passion. Purpose. Fulfillment. Discover that which fuels your inner thirst, that which challenges …
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CEO PDFW And Community Leader Championing Inclusivity and Empowerment For People With Special Needs ?? In a world where stigmatization automatically comes …
