Influential People

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Nigeria’s Black Women Vice-Chancellors, Their Unique Experiences and the Struggle for Representation

Dec 04, 2023 11:00AM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

Only 5.27% of all Nigeria’s vice-chancellors since 1960 have been women.

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Henri Lopes, Prime Minister of Congo Turned Renowned Novelist in the Black Community

Nov 30, 2023 11:00AM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

Lopes, born to mixed ancestry, was a writer who never wanted to be confined to one “bank”. His novels depicted an inclusive range of characters.

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The Living Legacy of Henry Bredekamp; A Renowned South African Historian in the Black Community

Nov 26, 2023 10:00AM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

Bredekamp will be remembered for his influential role as a public historian and a conduit for the revival of the Khoisan indigenous identity.

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3 Key Insights from the Fatherhood Conference

Nov 22, 2023 12:00PM ● By Nikia Owens, Ph.D., President, and CEO of Campaign for Working Families

I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Rufus Sylvester Lynch, Ph.D., ACSW, Chair of The Strong Families Commission, Inc., for inviting me as a panel facilitator at the Commonwealth Citizens’ Council for Greater Father Family Involvement.

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Mother-Daughter Duo Made History as the First Caribbean Women to Go to Space & Other Black People Who Made Space History

Nov 21, 2023 02:00PM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

Black people have played key roles in the assembly of the International Space Station, NASA, and today utilize the orbiting lab by performing numerous spacewalks and robotic operations and conducting research as expedition crewmembers.

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Son of a Ghanian Liberian Elected to US Congress in Rhode Island

Nov 20, 2023 10:00AM ● By Joseph Warkreh T-Toe

Representative Gabe Amo became the first son of West African Immigrants to win the House of Representative in Rhode Island’s special congressional election on November 7.

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10 Black Environmental Leaders to Follow

Nov 17, 2023 11:00AM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

Black environmental leaders are shaping many of today’s most important conversations about climate justice and driving cutting-edge research into ecosystems, planetary science, and wildlife.

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The American Dream: Stories of Success and Perseverance by African Americans

Nov 05, 2023 02:00PM ● By Anand Subramanian

In this in-depth exploration, we delve into the lives and stories of African Americans who have triumphed over adversity, shattered glass ceilings, and blazed trails toward their versions of the American Dream.

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Philadelphia is facing an historic and pivotal political moment

Nov 01, 2023 10:00AM ● By Karen Warrington

The city is poised to be headed up by its first African American female mayor or its first Asian American mayor

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The Rise of Siya Kolisi and His Impact on the South African Rugby

Oct 28, 2023 10:00AM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

Both New Zealand and South Africa are bidding to become the first nation to win the Rugby World Cup for a fourth time when they meet in the final on Saturday, October 28, 2023.

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