Before my emigration to the United States five years ago, I was known as a Nigerian of the Yoruba ethnic group. I …
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Championing the Rights of Women, Girls, and the African Spirit of Ubuntu: Lola Dare’s Mission to Create Equitable World
Tirelessly championing the rights of women, girls, and the African spirit of Ubuntu, with over 30 years of experience in global health …
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Let’s step into the captivating world of Aso-Oke, where threads of heritage, culture, and craftsmanship intertwine to create a fabric that exudes …
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Celebrating Late Prof. Sophie Oluwole, Nigeria’s First Doctorate Degree Holder in Philosophy
In the quiet town of Igbara-Oke, nestled in Ondo State, a remarkable woman shattered glass ceilings and paved the way for generations …
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The Inspiring Story of Gina Onyejiaka: The Nigerian Beauty Queen Who Sponsored Herself to World Pageant
In the early 1960s, the world was changing fast, and Nigeria, which had just gained independence from British colonial rule in 1960, …
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MME. ABOMAH: “THE AFRICAN GIANTESS” WHO WAS ONCE THE TALLEST WOMAN IN THE WORLD
Ella Williams, also known by her stage name Mme Abomah, was a giantess known for being the world’s tallest woman in the …
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In commemoration of Black History Month, the African Community in Surrey and Sussex is proud to announce the success of their Black …
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The Grammys will feature an afrobeat category, according to the Recording Academy. The addition of an Afrobeats category to the Grammys is …
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The Rwandan politician and women’s rights advocate Judith Kanakuze is best known for having helped pass laws prohibiting gender-based violence, including the …
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As a NASA employee, Katherine Johnson (née Coleman; performed orbital mechanics calculations that were crucial to the achievement of the first and …
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The African community in Surrey and Sussex, the United Kingdom experienced a swell time at the Family Summer Sit Down 2022 event …
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Formerly known as Opal Tometi, Tometi Ayo is a writer, strategist, and human rights activist of Nigerian and American heritage. Ayo’s journey …
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#BlackHistory: Remembering Lady Kofoworola Ademola: The first black African woman to graduate from Oxford University
Nigerian educationalist, writer, and advocate for women’s education Kofoworola Aina Ademola is remembered in the history books as the first black African …
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The name Wally Amos might not ring a bell today, but fact is his legacy undeniably remains. Although he eventually lost ownership …
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In a historic move that has been hailed for promoting diversity in the judiciary, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on Thursday was confirmed …
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Tammy Williams Set To Become First Black Woman To Own A $135 Multi-Million Dollar Production Studio In Atlanta
Making History! Tammy Williams, with a wealth of over two decades of experience in the entertainment industry spanning across film, biographies, documentaries, …
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#BlackHistoryMonth Remembering The Legacy Of Phillis Wheatley Peters: The First Black Poet in America To Publish A Book
Black women, often dismissed and under recognised have made remarkable contributions across various fields, the literary world is no exception. From a …
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Dr. Bobbi Peterson is the face behind Big Mouth Toothbrush -The World’s First ever Black Female Owned Toothbrush Company. With eyes on …
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“it is only when a women is economically empowered that she can negotiate at household level with her husband about the number …
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Lisa Cook becomes first black woman to be nominated on the Federal Reserve Board: Rewrites 108 year history
Distinguished Economist and Scholar Lisa Cook is poised to rewrite the Federal Reserve Board’s 108-year history as the first Black woman nominated …
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Black History Rewritten! Emilie Kouatchou Becomes First Black Performer To Play Female Lead In ‘The Phantom of the Opera’
Inclusion and diversity are being powered on the world stage and Broadway is following suit! “The Phantom of the Opera,” Broadway’s longest-running …
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A glorious statue of iconic abolitionist, human rights activist, and heroine Harriet Tubman was recently unveiled in front of the City Hall, …
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Black is beauty. Black magnificent! Within her lies untold depths of courage, brilliance and beauty, her awesomeness radiating all across the world. …
