In the late 1960s, against a backdrop of racial prejudices, Naomi Sims emerged as a force in the modeling industry, shattering barriers …
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Spec. Breonna Moffett: Mother Of Second Black Woman Killed In Jordan Drone Strike Speaks Out, ‘My Soul Is So Broken’
by Gee NYby Gee NYThe families of three Army Reserve soldiers from Georgia, who tragically lost their lives in a drone strike in Jordan, are mourning …
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Congresswoman Who Helped Spearhead Black Lives Matter Movement Under Investigation Over Campaign Spending
by Xara Azizby Xara AzizOne of Congress’ most outspoken representatives is under investigation after being accused of misappropriating security funds, according to a statement she released …
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First Woman Elected Mayor Of New Orleans LaToya Cantrell Faces FBI Scrutiny Amid Allegations Of An Affair Wih Her Bodyguard
by Gee NYby Gee NYNew Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is facing intensifying scrutiny as allegations of misusing taxpayer funds and engaging in an extramarital affair with …
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8-Year-Old Black Girl Who Promised To Buy A House For Her Parents Fulfills The Promise 30 Years Later: “Mom And Dad Were In Tears”
Read how Krystal Hardy-Allen fulfills her childhood vow by surprising her parents with a free home after 30 years. From a heartfelt …
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Transformative Retreat In Ghana: Happiness Expert Trish Ahjel Roberts Guides Black Americans On A Journey To Healing
by Gee NYby Gee NYTrish Ahjel Roberts, a transformational coach, bestselling author, and happiness expert, is leading a unique 10-day soul-healing retreat in Ghana, West Africa. …
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Kiko Davis: The Only Black Woman Bank Owner In The US Reveals Her ‘Superpower’ In Riveting Interview
by Gee NYby Gee NYKiko Davis, the trustee of the Donald Davis Living Trust and majority stockholder of First Independence Bank, is making history as the …
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Meet Artist Jade Yasmeen Who Unveiled The First Groundbreaking Hyperrealistic Portrait of Harriet Tubman
by Gee NYby Gee NYIn a groundbreaking moment at the 2021 Art Basel in Miami Beach, Jade Yasmeen unveiled a remarkable hyperrealistic portrait of iconic abolitionist …