Throughout the month of February, Kerry Washington has been paying homage to some of the most iconic black women in American history such as Beverly Johnson and Wilma Rudolph by …
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Ava DuVernay’s ARRAY releases COLIN IN BLACK AND WHITE Learning Companion during Super Bowl Weekend
Ava DuVernay’s Peabody Award-winning narrative change collective ARRAY today announced the launch of the ARRAY 101 COLIN IN BLACK AND WHITE Learning Companion. Available for free at ARRAY101.org, the initiative …
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Legendary Poet Maya Angelou Becomes The First Black Woman To Appear On A U.S Quarter
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Legendary poet and activist Maya Angelou became the first Black woman ever to appear on the quarter when it went into circulation on Tuesday. She was the first honoree featured …
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Oriini Kaipara Becomes First Person Ever With Māori Face Tattoo To Present News In New Zealand
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Oriini Kaipara, 37, is the first person in New Zealand’s history to anchor the news wearing her moko kauae, a traditional lower chin tattoo worn by Māori women. Her markings …
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Rihanna has been declared a National Hero of Barbados by Prime Minister Mia Mottley
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Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley names Rihanna as the 11th National Hero of Barbados, the first one named since 1998. Fenty will be Barbados’ 2nd female National Hero. She will …