Philadelphia native Quinta Brunson has received recognition from her alma mater, Temple University, with an honorary degree set to be conferred upon …
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Roslyn Ellerbee, Owner of 3 Thriving Firms, Named Enterprising Woman of the Year 2024
by Affiliates @by Affiliates @How Roslyn Ellerbee, an Atlanta entrepreneur and trailblazing Black woman, earned the title of 2024 Enterprising Woman of the Year through her …
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Sarah-Ann Shaw: Tributes Pour in For Boston’s First Black Female TV News Reporter Who Passed Away Recently At 90
by Gee NYby Gee NYBoston bids farewell to Sarah-Ann Shaw, the trailblazing Black journalist whose indelible mark on advocacy journalism will forever echo through the city’s …
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Woman Known As ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ Gifted Home 85 Years After Racist Mob Drove Family Away
by Gee NYby Gee NYOpal Lee, a 97-year-old community activist affectionately dubbed the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” is on the cusp of realizing a deeply personal dream. …
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Anta Babacar Ngom Runs for Presidency in Senegal, Emerging as First Female Candidate Since 2012
Trailblazer for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Human rights activist and business leader Anta Babacar Ngom has declared her candidacy for the …
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Black Excellence: Claressa Shields Makes History with First Female MMA Victory in Saudi Arabia
by Gee NYby Gee NYUndefeated boxing champion Claressa Shields has etched her name in the annals of sports history once again, securing victory in the first-ever …
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