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Empowering Women Through Financial Independence: Yinka Odeajo Urges Women to Harness Social Media at IWD Conference 2024
At the Duchess International Magazine IWD Conference 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya, Yinka Odeajo, the Managing Partner of Custodian Global Consult, delivered a poignant speech on the significance of financial empowerment for women and girls in contemporary society. He underscored the catalytic influence of social media as a vehicle for advancement and encouraged women to leverage these resources for entrepreneurial […]
Kenyan-born Lilian Seenoi-Barr Becomes First Black Mayor In Northern Ireland
Cllr Lilian Seenoi-Barr has emerged as a prominent advocate for human rights and social justice in Northern Ireland. Joining the SDLP team on Derry and Strabane District Council in June 2021, she has brought her extensive experience as a human rights campaigner and community leader to the forefront. As the Director of Programmes at the North-West Migrants Forum, she […]
Clarion Call for Inclusion: WISTA President, Eunice Ezeoke, Addresses Second-Generation Gender Bias at the Duchess International Magazine IWD Conference 2024
In a powerful keynote speech at the Duchess International Women’s Day Conference in Nairobi, Eunice Ezeoke, President of the Women in Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria, made an urgent call for gender equality in the workplace. Ezeoke addressed a room filled with industry leaders and stakeholders, stressing that without inclusivity, there can be no true progress in any […]
Nigerians Bossing 2024; Temitope Adeshina Soars to Victory in Women’s High Jump at Texas Relays, Sets Sights on New Heights!
Temitope Adeshina‘s breathtaking performance in the women’s High Jump at the Texas Relays left spectators in awe as she cleared a height of 1.87m with grace and precision. Displaying remarkable athleticism and skill, Adeshina dominated the competition, showcasing her prowess as one of the top high jumpers in the world. With her sights set on new heights, she fearlessly […]
Nigerians Bossing 2024; Favour Ashe Makes History as the First Man in the World to Break 10 Seconds in 2024!
Favour Ashe‘s astonishing performance at the Florida Relays sent shockwaves through the world of track and field, as he shattered the elusive 10-second barrier in the men’s 100m sprint. With a blazing time of 9.99 seconds and a tailwind of 0.7 meters per second, Ashe not only secured victory but etched his name in the annals of sporting history. […]
Nigerians Bossing 2024; Who Is This First Black Woman To Own A Football Club In Italy – Eniola Aluko?
Eni Aluko, the former Aston Villa and Angel City sporting director, is making waves in the world of women’s football as part of the groundbreaking multi-club ownership group, Mercury 13. This consortium has pledged a staggering $100 million (£78.6 million) investment into women’s football clubs across Europe and Latin America, signaling a significant shift in the sport’s landscape. The […]
Leymah Gbowee: Catalyst for Peace, Advocate for Women’s Rights, and Nobel Laureate
Leymah Gbowee, born on February 1, 1972, in Bong County, Liberia, emerged as a towering figure in the pursuit of peace and women’s empowerment in war-torn Liberia. Her journey from a disillusioned young woman to a Nobel Prize-winning peace activist is marked by resilience, courage, and unwavering dedication to her cause. Growing up amidst the turmoil of civil war, […]
Meet The First Black Woman To Wim Speedskating On Ice World Cup; Erin Jackson
Erin Jackson’s journey in the world of speed skating is a testament to dedication, perseverance, and the pursuit of excellence. Introduced to inline skating at the age of 10 in 2002, Erin’s passion for the sport ignited early on, laying the foundation for her remarkable athletic career. However, it wasn’t until 2017 that she ventured into the realm of […]
Fani Taifa Willis: Pioneering Justice and Breaking Barriers as Fulton County’s First Black Female District Attorney
Fani Taifa Willis stands as a beacon of justice, resilience, and groundbreaking achievement, serving as the first female District Attorney of Fulton County, Georgia. Born in Inglewood, California, in 1971, Willis was nurtured by her father, John Clifford Floyd III, a distinguished criminal defense lawyer and esteemed member of the Black Panthers, instilling in her a deep-rooted commitment to […]