AFRICAN WOMEN
The unrecognized role of African women in the struggles for independence
The story of African independence is often told from the perspective of the men who led these struggles. Women, however, also played a crucial role in these movements,...
Read MoreThe rise of African women in political leadership
The history of African women in politics is a rich narrative, filled with obstacles overcome and victories achieved. These brave women challenged gender stereotypes, broke down cultural barriers...
Read MoreAminatou de Zaria, Haoussa warrior queen
Aminatou, who would later become the 24th heba of Zazzaou (the name given to the country's leaders) was only a 16-year-old teenager when her father, Magajiya Bakwa Turunku,...
Read MoreFunction of the African woman in society
Of all the civilizations of antiquity, the Egyptian Nubian civilization distinguished itself by granting women various privileges that often did not exist in societies resulting from nomadism and patriarchy...
Read MoreKenyan woman works to develop African potential on the internet
Ory Okolloh, 37, head of Google Africa since 2010, works to develop African potential on the internet in Johannesburg. A Harvard law graduate, former lawyer and blogger, she...
Read MoreThe story of the black woman and her frizzy hair
Episode 1: 1400-1900, The Trauma of Slavery The following relates only to black women in America. It is based on the book (Hair Story) 2001 by D.Ayana Bryrd...
Read MoreMatriarchy in Africa
Matriarchy preceded patriarchy in societies of gathering and hunting, then in those of herding with the mother goddess. This system would not be based on a...
Read MoreA Nigerian launches a line of black dolls that dethrones barbie
He couldn't find a black doll for his daughter, so he created her. Seven years later, the two lines of dolls created by a Nigerian father...
Read MoreBecoming (Becoming) - Michelle Obama (Video)
Michelle Obama tells her life story. From her childhood, through the years during which she had to reconcile her life as a lawyer and a mother.
Read MoreYaa Asantewa, Queen Mother of the Asante Empire
Yaa Asantewa, born around 1840 and died on October 17, 1921, was given the title of "Queen Mother of Ejisu" by her brother Nana Akwasi Afrane Okpese, the "Ejisuhene",...
Read MoreWho was Kenyan Wangari Muta Maathai?
Wangari Muta Maathai, the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize, died at the age of 71 from cancer on Sunday in a hospital in Nairobi. Rebellious, combative,...
Read MoreThese bleached black beauties - Dr Khadi Sy Bizet
The universal concept of female beauty is now multi-ethnic. There are countless top models from Africa, the Middle East or Asia on the international beauty scene....
Read MoreHarriet Tubman, activist for the rights of African Americans and women
Harriet Tubman is the most well-known of the Underground Railroad's layout leaders. During ten years she made 19 voyages in the South and escorted more than 300...
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