Your Past Doesn’t Dictate Your Future Unless YOU ALLOW IT From being overlooked and shunned at, Hanif Johnson’s quest to change status …
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#BlackHistory: Get To Know Eva Jessye: The First Black Woman To Receive International Distinction As A Choral Director
Recognised as a pioneer in African American music, Eva Jessye a notable choral conductor and civil rights activist in the twentieth century …
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Shattering Glass Ceilings! Nigerian Otitigbe-Dangerfield Emerges Albany High’s First Black Valedictorian After 152 Years
Joining the growing list of Nigerians in the diaspora breaking barriers and leaving their mark, Otitigbe-Dangerfield is now being celebrated for breaking …
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The dictate in male-dominated professions is changing by the minute in professions such as aviation, engineering, military and the likes with more …
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From being incarcerated in prison, successfully transforming her life around, winning a grant from Beyonce and now promoting representation for Black children, Yolanda Perkins’ Inspiring story
Award-winning entrepreneur Yolanda Perkins, founder and CEO of Undies by BlendiTone, a line of underwear for children of color is on a …
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#WomensHistoryMonth: Get to know Aloma Mariam Mukhtar: The first female Chief Justice of Nigeria
A woman of many firsts! It’s women’s history month and in honour of the significant contributions women have made in the world …
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From Unknowingly Being Photographed At A Homecoming To Super stardom: The Rise Of Melanin Goddess Anok Yai!
Egyptian-born Sudanese Model Yai then aged 19 was studying biochemistry at Plymouth State University in New Hampshire, aiming to be a Doctor …
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Meet Ayesha Selden: Rising From A Less Advantaged Background She Built A Multi Billion Dollar Estate At Age 30 And Is Empowering Others
#BreakingBarriers! Talk about the sky being the starting point. Philadelphia native Ayesha Selden has always loved money, right from childhood she had …
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#PowerWomanSeries: Meet Tanzeela Qambrani – Pakistan’s first ever lawmaker of African descent changing the narrative and looking to empower marginalized women
Tanzeela Qambrani of the Sheedi Community of Sindh, a people often stigmatized, forgotten and looked down upon is proud of her heritage …
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Leading Lady Spotlight! Bonang Matheba: The South African Mogul On A Mission To Better The World
Yasss Queen! Whether she’s captivating hearts on the small screen, lending her voice to activism in a call for better, tantalizing earbuds …
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Inspired by her family’s story Desriee Noisette founded Mermosa: Becoming Florida’s first Black female winemaker
She might be the first, but she won’t be the last! “Mermosa is inspired by our family’s first mermaid. Her name was …
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Adenike Adebola; Marketing And Innovation Director Guinness Nigeria Plc: Empowering A New Generation Of Women Leaders!
“We should be resolute ambassadors of “pulling the woman back up.” Do it again and again for yourself and every woman that …
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Breaking Sterotypes! Meet Dooshima Dennis: The Super Stunning Nigerian Fire Fighter Saving Lives One Fire Outbreak At A Time
“When there’s a fire in a building or a fuel station, everybody runs out, but we firemen will go in, save lives …
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12 Year Old Whizz Kid Alena Wicker Gets Into College With Eyes Set On Becoming a NASA Scientist
At just 12 years old, Alena Wicker stands out from her contemporaries. She is set to begin her studies at Arizona State …
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Setting Records! 28 Year Old Emily Ford Becomes First Black Woman To Hike Wisconsin’s 1,200 Mile Ice Age Trail In Winter Solo
Minnesota native, avid hiker, and gardener Emily Ford, inspired to hike after the murder of George Floyd, with the aim of lending …
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Celebrating A Gem! Happy Glorious Golden Jubilee And 30th Anniversary Celebration In Entertainment Doyin Ola
Today Monday March 15 as we flip pages in celebration of exceptional women all over the world this #InternationalWomensMonth, we celebrate a …
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#BlackHistory: Remembering The Young But Courageous Titina Silá: A Martyr Of Guinea-Bissau’s War of Independence Whose Death Date Is Celebrated As National Women’s Day
Ernestina Silá, (Titina Silá), born 1943 was a Guinea-Bissauan member of the PAIGC. A freedom fighter, active with the African party she …
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Yes She Can! 5 Power Women Holding The Reins And Setting The Pace In Nigeria’s Finance World And Beyond #IWD
21st century or not, till date, gender divide still remains a topic of discord, most especially in industries in Africa which sadly …
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Naomi Osaka Talks Legacy Beyond The Court: ‘It’s Just as Important that I Inspire Young Girls’
Right from age 15, after turning pro, tennis star @naomiosaka has been racking up trophies and accolades, now at age 23, four …
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Serena Williams And Daughter Olympia Are An Adorable Matching Pair For Stuart Weitzman Ad: ‘My Mini-Me’
The mother daughter duo feature in their very first fashion campaign for Stuart Weitzman’s Spring 2021 collection titled Footsteps to Follow, unveiled this …
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At just 14, Kalia Love Jones is #Goals ?? While her contemporaries are still trying to learn the ropes to find their …
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Netflix has appointed former Uber product head, Ebi Atawodi, as the director of payments in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). …
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#BlackGirlWonder ?? Meet Jade Yasmeen: The Talented Hyper Realistic Oil Painter Creating Pure Magic
Jade Yasmeen is a looker, her art? An absolute wonder! Real just got a new definition! “We have the power to make …
