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.
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.
“The business of business should not just be about money, it should be about responsibility”
“The business of business should not just be about money, it should be about responsibility. It should be about public good, not private greed.” Dame Anita Lucia Roddick, DBE British Businesswoman, Human Rights Activist and Environmental Campaigner.
Nigerian Government Reiterates Support for Women Enterprises
The Nigeria Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen, has reiterated the federal government’s commitment to prioritise programmes that will empower women and contribute to national economic development.
UNFPA Reaffirms Support for Reproductive Health, Women’s Right in Nigeria
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has reaffirmed its commitment to reproductive health, women’s rights, and a secure environment for adolescent girls in Nigeria.
