Vanessa L Williams shattered barriers and made headlines as the first African American to be crowned Miss America, a groundbreaking moment that …
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16-Year-Old Girl Makes History As First African Cross-Country Skier To Participate In The Winter Youth Olympics Games
by Gee NYby Gee NYAt the Winter Youth Olympic Games on Jan. 29, 16-year-old Ashley Tshanda Ongong’a etched her name in history as the first cross-country …
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Entertainment
2024 GRAMMYs: History-Maker Tyla Becomes The First Artist To Win New African Music Performance Category
by Grace Somesby Grace SomesTyla’s Grammy win came against steep contenders, including Burna Boy, Davido, Asake, Musa Keys, Olamide, and Ayra Star.
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Entertainment
Thandiswa Mazwai: Iconic South African Singer Unveils ‘Sankofa’ To Connect The American Diaspora To Africa
by Gee NYby Gee NYTrailblazing South African singer Thandiswa Mazwai recently discussed her return to “self” and the highly anticipated release of her fourth solo studio …
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The pioneering contributions of Dr. Frances Cress Welsing, the first African American psychiatrist and activist. From her controversial work in “The Isis …
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Women Among Over 300 Killed As Somalia And Other East African Countries Grapple Devastating Floods
by Gee NYby Gee NYIn a region already reeling from the aftermath of a severe drought, East Africa, particularly Somalia, Kenya, and Ethiopia, is now facing …
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Lawmakers Propose Task Force To Address Missing And Murdered African American Women
by Gee NYby Gee NYIn response to a striking racial disparity in missing women and girls in Florida, State Senator Rosalind Osgood and Representative Felicia Robinson …
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Captain Zeta Merchant: Unveiling The First African American Woman To Be Promoted To Flag Rank In The 233-Year History Of The Coast Guard
by Gee NYby Gee NYIn a landmark achievement earlier this year, Captain Zeita Merchant received widespread recognition for her historic promotion to Rear Admiral (lower half) …
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Unlock the elegance and cultural heritage of African head wraps in this insightful journey through history. From symbols of modesty to contemporary …