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The Woman King Is ‘An Illustration Of The Absolute Power Of The Dark-Skinned Black Woman,’ Says Viola Davis

Viola Davis stars as an Amazon in ‘The Woman King,’ an upcoming movie that tells the epic story of historic 18th-century Amazon warriors.

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Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in as first Black woman on the Supreme Court

Kentanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman and the third Black American to be Supreme Court Justice, replaces liberal justice Stephen Breyer.

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Texas Court Orders Review Of Black Woman’s Illegal Voting Conviction

Crystal Mason, who was sentenced to five years after voting when she was on supervised release from prison, can now appeal the decision.

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First Black woman nominated as Milwaukee’s assistant fire chief

After 19 years with Milwaukee’s Fire Department, Sharon Purifoy-Smoots will be Deputy Chief and highest-ranking black woman in state fire departments.

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Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed as first Black woman Supreme Court justice in US History

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has been officially confirmed to the Supreme Court as the first Black woman justice in U.S. history after the Senate voted on Thursday.

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Questioning a Black woman’s credentials is par for the course in this country

In response to President Biden’s announcement of Supreme Court Justice pick Ketanji Brown Jackson, conservative political commentator Tucker Carlson demanded to see the judge’s LSAT score. Black people are all too familiar with having to prove themselves to those who are less qualified.

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Sharon Bowen named first Black woman chair of NYSE Board

By Ny Magee, The Grio.com Her appointment follows senior leadership changes across the company. Sharon Bowen has made history as the newly named board chair of the New York Stock Exchange…

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Shalanda Young set to become first Black woman to serve as White House budget director

Shalanda Young set to become first Black woman to serve as White House budget director

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Louisiana deputy shown slamming Black woman to ground by her braids in viral video

In the video, an unidentified JPSO deputy is seen holding Shantel Arnold’s wrist as she is lying on her back on the sidewalk. In the graphic and disturbing video, the deputy is seen dragging Arnold along the pavement. He then lifts her up and slams her to the ground several times. 

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Maia Chaka Makes History as the First Black Woman to Officiate an NFL Game

By Rashad Grove, Ebony.com Maia Chaka made history by becoming the first Black woman to officiate an NFL game on Sunday, Sporting News reports. Making her debut as a line judge during the…

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