Mary Jane Patterson, born in Raleigh, North Carolina, etched her name in the annals of worlds academia and civil rights history. In …
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Genevieve Nnaji tops list of highest-paid and richest Nollywood actresses in 2022
Nollywood, Nigeria’s film industry, has gained global recognition as the second largest film producer in the world. The industry, which is a …
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#DuchessOfTheMonth Respect To Maya Angelou: One of the most revered writers of all times
Black Excellence no doubt has transformed our world in countless ways, whether in science, engineering, medicine, or the arts, black brilliance has …
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Meet Alyson Rae Lawson: The First Black Woman In Arlington To Own Two 7-Eleven Stores In The Same City
Thirty-two-year-old Hampton University Alumni Alyson Rae Lawson is CEO and founder of RaeLawson Enterprise LLC, a franchisee/operator of two 7-Eleven convenience stores …
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#BlackHistoryMonth Henrietta Lacks: The Black Woman Whose Cells Were Used To Achieve Breakthroughs In Cancer, HIV, Covid-19, Yet Her Race Was Hidden By The Medical World
Medical science would not be complete without the mention of an African-American woman, Henrietta Lacks, who unknowingly donated her cells at Hopkins …
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Maia Chaka, a native of Rochester, New York recently made history as the first Black woman to ever officiate an NFL game. …
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For the first time in almost a century, The Domino Sugar Factory, the second-largest sugar factory in the United States is set …
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Debra M. Brown is rewriting for the second time! The 57 year old first made history as the first Black woman to …
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Hair is a big deal! From all day mood to everyday mood. Even as a little girl, I’ve always held a fascination …
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Karine Jean-Pierre becomes first black woman to host daily White House press briefing in three decades
Karine Jean-Pierre, a veteran of politics, activism and media on Wednesday became the second Black woman in history to hold the daily …
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Henrietta Turnquest, one of the first Black women attorneys in the state of Georgia and one of the first few women of …
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Mickey Guyton makes history as first Black woman to host Academy of Country Music Awards
It’s all about shattering glass ceilings!! She rewrote the history books as the first Black solo female artist to earn a Grammy …
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Feel Like A Boss! E! News Host Nina Parker Becomes Macy’s First Black Woman To Design A Plus-Size Fashion Collection
Over and again, being plus sized had landed her the boring conservative look, unlike how her innermost being truly feels; super sexy, …
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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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“Some people make the world special just by being in it.” Birthdays don’t come everyday, so do our paths not cross with …
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Women are rising through the ranks in the banking world and rightfully so. Today we celebrate a woman of excellence, a force …
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Beauty and Brains! American politician Maxine Waters, currently serving as the U.S. Representative for California’s 43rd congressional district since 1991, makes history …
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Samira Nasr, a former Vanity Fair fashion director with glowing resume in June, 2020 was appointed by Hearst Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar Editor …
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Black Girl Magic: Keke Palmer Becomes First Black Woman To Host MTV Video Music Awards
Lauren Keyana “Keke” Palmer made history when she hosted the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, August 30. Keke became the first black …
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Black Women With Natural Hairstyles Likely To Be Rejected For Jobs, Seen As Less Professional In The United States – Study Shows
The nexus between Black women and their natural hair has been bittersweet, from being called nappy to other derogatory names. In recent times, however, more Black …
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Khadija Gbla was about 10 years old when her mother told her they were going on a vacation. Caught up in the Sierra …
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With Barack Obama becoming the 44th President and the first African-American President of the United States, his wife, Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama became the first …
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In 2020, black women are really taking giant strides of leadership in different endeavors of life. Recently, Debra L. Lee, former chairman and …
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