Since time immemorial, history books on the world stage have erased, sidelined, and belittled the great contributions of the womenfolk to world …
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#BlackExcellence Edmonia Lewis: First African American Sculpture To Earn International Recognition Honoured With Forever Stamp For Challenging Status quo – Zoom in on her inspiring story
“Some praise me because I am a colored girl, and I don’t want that kind of praise,” she said. “I had rather …
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In wake of the controversy elicited by a racist video recorded by Judge Michelle Odinet in her home involving a burglary suspect …
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It’s a major win for the #BlackLivesMatter protest as all three men, Gregory McMichael, Travis McMichael, and William “Roddie” Bryan Jr. have …
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Forced To Give Up The Throne For Marrying A British! The Untold Sacrifice Of Seretse Khama – Botswana’s First President
by Babshegby BabshegLove transcends distance, knowing no barriers or skin tones. This love story even though faced with staggering harsh conditions managed to weather …
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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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Florida city’s first Black female firefighter Latosha Clemons slams Boynton Beach city with lawsuit over depicting her as white in historic mural in her honour
More than 25 years ago, trailblazing Latosha Clemons made history as Boyton Beach’s first Black female firefighter and the first Black deputy …
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Joshua Jackson Husband Of British Actress Jodie Turner-Smith Slams ‘Racist and Misogynist’ Trolling After He Revealed She Proposed To Him
Celebrity couple Joshua Jackson and wife Jodie Turner-Smith recently erupted a social media storm after Dawson Creek star Joshua, 43 revealed that …
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Grammy award winning Whoopi Goldberg set to star in Chinonye Chukwu’s upcoming film ‘Till’ about Mamie Till-Mobley’s fight for justice for murdered son Emmett Till
She’s one of sixteen entertainers to win an Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, an Academy Award and a Tony Award and yes …
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Derek Chauvin’s 22 Year Sentence; A Strong Foothold For Accountability For Black Lives
Chauvin’s sentence was “one of the longest a former police officer has ever received” for deadly force, said Minnesota Attorney General Keith …
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What You Should Know About Opal Lee: The Grandmother of Juneteenth Who Campaigned For Its Establishment As A Federal Holiday
“Nobody is free until we’re all free.” Juneteenth, otherwise known as “Emancipation Day”, “Freedom Day,” “Jubilee Day” or “Liberation Day” is one the …
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Naomi Campbell opens up regret for not speaking out earlier in her career about racism out of fear
Supermodel Naomi Campbell has been in the spotlight ever since age 15 and yes she’s broken barriers in a white dominated industry …
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#Racism #PoliceBrutality : Black Innovator Launches App That Helps Users Active Own Body Cams When Pulled Over By The Police
George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Michael Brown…more recently 20 year old dad, Daunte Wright, racial profiling has taken the lives of too many …
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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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Vanessa Williams Opens Up On Receiving Death Threats, Major Backlash From Black Community After Miss America Win
In 1983, Ugly Betty star Vanessa Williams made history as the first Black woman to be crowned Miss America, but that monumental …
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Taraji P. Henson opens up about being ‘gutted’ by $40K take home pay for ‘Curious Case of the Benjamin’ role while co stars reportedly made millions
Being a black woman in Hollywood is tough, and that’s in simple terms. The wage gap between white talent and black has …
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#Racism: Serena Williams Recalls How People Were Happy To See Herself And Venus Lose Matches – They Would Often Cheer
Serena Williams is undoubtedly one of THE greatest ever in the world of tennis but way back, she had it difficult and …
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“My mother had a saying: “you may be the first to do many things, but make sure you’re not the last.” – …
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Millie Brown; The Black Queen Bringing Comfort To Moms And Families Who Lost Their Loved Ones To Gun Violence
She’s not one of the popular figures gracing cover pages and making massive headlines, but this black Queen is going absolute amazing …
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I log on to social media, and I am greeted with a black girl screaming in delight as she opens her acceptance …
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Combating Racial Bias! Black Entreprenuer Creates App To Help Fight Racism In The Health Field
As a person of color the health system due to systematic racism isn’t in one’s favour, health concerns are ignored with proof …
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She might be a superstar now but growing up was real tough for award winning diva, Tiwa Savage. Speaking during an interview …
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Ratched Star Sophie Okonedo Talks Importance Of People Of Colour In Non-Historical Period Dramas
British born Nigerian actress Sophie Okonedo who had her breakout role in Hotel Rwanda is currently getting nods from critics following her …
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