Maya Angelou has become the first Black woman ever to appear on a US quarter after a coin featuring the late poet and activist’s image went into circulation on Monday.
Maya Angelou Becomes First Black Woman to Appear On A US Quarter
5 Incredible African -Based Female Artists Standing Out in the Art World
By Goodnews Buekor
Over the years, whites and male artists have monopolized the art world. In 2017, the list of top-selling artists published showed only thirteen female artists. However, none of the 13 women on that list is are of African descent.
How To Nurture Young Girls To Follow Their Passion
By Goodnews Buekor A child’s identity begins from the moment they are born; however, the teenage phase is a defining period. In this phase, critical decisions that will affect and shape their identities into adulthood will be made. One of such is the frequently asked question, “What will you want to be when you grow up?” Parents play a crucial role when it concerns kids’ aspirations of what they want to be. The adolescent age is where self-limiting thoughts can suffice, but the parent can help keep these beliefs in check through conversations and creating the right opportunities. These tips can help you nurture your girl to follow through with her passion Exposure Let your child see the world with her own eyes, don’t cage her. Take your kids out so they know things for themselves and form opinions about what they like. Educational Psychologist, Dr. Dion Terrelong, advises parents…
Sara Beysolow Nyanti Lauds Former President Sirleaf
Sara Beysolow Nyanti has extolled former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf for being the first Liberian to recognize and celebrate her (Sara’s) appointment as Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Judge Judy Donates $5 Million to Put Women Through Law School
One of television’s most recognizable jurists has donated $5 million to her law school alma mater, establishing a scholarship program for female students.
Canada to Resettle Families of Female Afghan Judges Living in Greece
Canada will take in female Afghan judges and their families who have been living in limbo, primarily in Greece since their evacuation from Afghanistan in the fall, a spokesperson for the immigration minister has said.
UN Women and IFRAH Foundation Sign Partnership Agreement to Fight Female Genital Mutilation
The United Nations in Somalia recently partnered with Ifrah Foundation, a leading Somali non-governmental organization, to step up the fight against female genital mutilation (FGM) in two of the Horn of Africa country’s Federal Member States.
