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Globetrotting Black nutritionist Flemmie P. Kittrell revolutionized early childhood education and illuminated 'hidden hunger'

Apr 09, 2023 10:00AM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

Throughout a trailblazing career that spanned half a century, she worked to enhance food security and to improve both diets and children’s health – under the umbrella of home economics.

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Beyoncé is going on a world tour. Why she shouldn't ignore Africa

Apr 08, 2023 02:00PM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

Africa is almost always excluded from major world tours organised by global record labels. To be clear, it’s not just Beyoncé.

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Gloria Bosman was more than a South African jazz vocalist, she was a guiding light

Apr 08, 2023 10:00AM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

The immediate public reaction to the death of Gloria Bosman from a short respiratory illness on 14 March 2023 was shocked disbelief. The multiple award-winning South African jazz vocalist, composer and teacher was only 50.

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The women who stood with Martin Luther King Jr. and sustained a movement for social change

Mar 29, 2023 12:00PM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

Photographs of the march show women attended in large numbers, yet few historical accounts adequately credit women for their leadership and support.

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Philadelphia celebrates the history and contributions of the women of the Black Panther Party

Mar 29, 2023 10:00AM ● By Karen Warrington

The book presents 110 black and white candid photos of the women of the BPP who were committed to supporting the party’s social, economic and political agenda.

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The Role of African Women in Shaping the Continent's Future

Mar 28, 2023 12:00PM ● By Anand Subramanian

African women have played an essential part in defining the continent's future by defying preconceptions, breaking down obstacles, and leading revolutionary projects.

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Campaign for Working Families provides free tax preparation

Mar 13, 2023 12:00PM ● By SueAnn Rybak

The nonprofit’s mission is to “elevate the economic well-being of families and individuals.”

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Joe Frazier Day

Mar 12, 2023 12:00PM ● By Mac Johnson

March 8th will now forever be known as a day to honor a giant in the world of Philadelphia sports, Smokin Joe Frazier.

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Campaign for Working Families’ director challenges herself to step outside her comfort zone every day

Mar 07, 2023 11:00AM ● By SueAnn Rybak

As the director of volunteer engagement and partnerships, Diana Allinger plays a vital role in the strategic direction and leadership of the nonprofit.

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Melissa Jackson-Schmidt: The Journey to Chief Program Officer at Campaign for Working Families

Feb 16, 2023 02:00PM ● By Nina Indigo

In an interview with FunTimes Magazine, she narrated her human caring experiences and shared her “humble-root” journey.

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