Deniece Laurent-Mantey made history as the inaugural Executive Director of the President's Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States.…
Today: July 9, 2025
women - Page 5
The WomenLift Health Global Conference 2024, held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, has served as a powerful catalyst for change, igniting a global movement to dismantle barriers and promote gender equality in leadership roles. With over 1,000 attendees from 41 nations, the…
Pelumi Nubi, a Nigerian global traveler based in the UK, accomplished an amazing feat by driving solo from London to Lagos, a journey spanning 6,213 miles across 15 countries. Her 68-day adventure began on January 30, 2024, in her desire to travel…
The private sector can play a crucial role in driving solutions for climate change and other environmental issues by setting goals to reduce pollution and help the environment according to Sanda Ojiambo, CEO & Executive Director of the United Nations Global Compact. …
Vice President Kamala Harris made history on Thursday as she visited an abortion clinic in Minnesota, marking the first such visit by any U.S. president or vice president. Harris’s visit to the Planned Parenthood clinic in Saint Paul, Minnesota, aimed to draw…
Varaidzo (Vee) Kativhu, a 25-year-old education activist from Zimbabwe and the United Kingdom, has been making waves with her impactful work in advocating for girls’ education and empowerment. Founder of Empowered By Vee, a youth empowerment organization, Vee utilizes her social media…
Tareasa “Reesa Teesa” Johnson’s journey from heartbreak to empowerment has captivated millions on TikTok, transforming her into an internet sensation virtually overnight. Through her candid and courageous storytelling, Johnson has emerged as a beacon of resilience and inspiration for those navigating tumultuous relationships.…
Last year for Women’s History Month, I compiled an article “Honoring the Many ‘Firsts’ of African American Female Ambassadors.” The article included 14 female former ambassadors and was meant to be a work in progress to eventually include more of the approximately 55 African American women who have…
Nigerian Born Chef ‘Adejoke Bakare’ Broke Culinary Barriers as First Black Female With Michelin Star
Adejoke Bakare, a Nigerian-born chef is the first black female chef in the UK to receive the prestigious Michelin star award. Bakare’s West-African-themed restaurant in London, Chishuru offers a diverse range of affordable West African dishes in an upscale setting. The restaurant…
In preparation for International Women’s Day 2024, I felt compelled to delve into the perspective of Black women colleagues in the media industry on the theme of “Inspire Inclusion.” Although time constraints limited my reach, the insights I gathered illuminated a crucial…
Authors
