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Megan Thee Stallion Donates $25K To HBCU

Rapstress Megan Thee Stallion and Fashion Nova Cares donated $25,000 to advance Bennett College’s entrepreneurship program.
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Women's History Month 2021: Celebrating Black Pioneers

In honor of Women's History Month, here is a list of Black women pioneers in history as well as the…
by NewsOne Staff
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Common Producing Biopic About Fannie Lou Hamer

Common is producing a biopic about civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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Black Doctor Leads Effort To Find COVID-19 Cure

Dr. Kizzmekia S. Corbett is leading the effort to find a cure for COVID-19.
by NewsOne Staff
03.22.19
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Pro Hockey Player Blake Bolden Makes NHL History

Professional hockey player Blake Bolden made history by becoming the NHL’s first Black woman pro scout.
by NewsOne Staff
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Sisters Open Buffalo’s 1st Black Women-Owned Beauty Store

A sister trio made history by opening Buffalo, New York’s first Black women-owned beauty store.
by NewsOne Staff
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Wharton School Appoints Its First Black Woman Dean

Erika H. James will become the Wharton School’s first Black woman dean.
by NewsOne Staff
05.26.09
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DePauw University Appoints Its First Black Woman President

Dr. Lori S. White will become DePauw University’s first Black woman president.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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Compton Native Makes History At Harvard Medical School

Compton native LaShyra “Lash” Nolen made history by becoming the first Black woman elected as Harvard Medical School’s class president.
by NewsOne Staff
05.16.06
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Black Ballerina Brings Ballet To Underserved Communities

Former professional dancer Aesha Ash aims to combat socioeconomic barriers that hinder individuals from getting involved in ballet.
by NewsOne Staff
05.26.06
FedEx Announces Layoffs, As Quarterly Profits Sink 75 Percent

Ramona Hood Becomes FedEx’s First Black Woman CEO

Ramona Hood is the first Black woman to be appointed CEO at FedEx.
by NewsOne Staff
05.12.06
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FAB FINDS: 15 Style Must-Haves That Celebrate Black…

Check out 15 fashion finds that embody black girl magic and celebrate black womanhood.
by Jessica C. Andrews
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Salute The Sisters: 7 Things That Wouldn’t Exist…
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UN Reveals New York Memorial To Honor Victims…

#ArkOfReturn:UN to unveil memorial in #NewYork honoring victims of transatlantic #slave trade http://t.co/Rz5feg8BBw pic.twitter.com/wk4Uy76c81 — UNIC Beirut (@UNICBeirut) March 25,…
by Desire Thompson
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Opinion: How America Is At War With Black…

In celebration of Women’s History month, we revisit a timely and deeply personal essay by journalist Jennifer Marby outlining why equal…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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We All Want To Be This Little Girl…

Just in time for Women’s History Month, video footage of a 4-year-old named Siahj Chase discussing her response to a…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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Soledad O’Brien, Tia Mowry, Chrisette Michelle, & More…

It started with a simple question — “At what age did you feel like a woman?” The ages vary, the discernment…
by Christina Coleman
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This Month, Women Have Been Disrespected

March is synonymous with Women’s History Month.  It’s something we’re all very aware of and something which we openly recognize…
by NewsOne Staff
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Activist Helps Black Women Embrace Their “Inner Sista”

Akua Soadwa (pictured) was on what was suppose to be an inconsequential walking tour of Springfield, Mass., during an undergraduate…
by Terrell Jermaine Starr
01.01.70
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Happy Women’s History Month!

The month of March is officially recognized as Women’s History Month.
by Charles Dixon
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