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U.S. Navy Celebrates Its First Black Female Tactical Fighter Pilot
Congrats are in order for Lt. j.g. Madeline Swegle, who the Naval Air Training Command is recognizing as the first known Black female tactical fighter pilot. Per ABC News, the Virginia native recently completed naval flight school and will receive her “Wings of Gold,” a flight officer insignia bestowed upon members who are deemed qualified…
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Because Black Girls Shred, Too: Proper Gnar, the First Black Female-Owned Skateboard Company, Is Riding High After Props From Beyoncé
Proper Gnar, the first Black female-owned skateboard company, was featured on Beyoncé’s June list of Black-owned businesses we should know. The company, founded by Latosha Stone in 2013, is bringing representation to female skaters (especially Black ones) in the U.S. “Skateboarding has traditionally been a man’s sport, which is why I am so passionate about…
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Royalty in Our DNA: Black Girls Rock! the Stage, the Screen and the Red Carpet
As the cameras panned the audience at the 2019 Black Girls Rock! ceremony, which aired on BET Sunday night, the breadth of black beauty was absolutely breathtaking. Every age, shade, style and shape were represented, making Angela Bassett’s statement that “We were present for each other tonight,” all the more poignant as black women both…
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Black Girls Rock! Reminds Us That the World Would Be Lost Without Black Women
We owe black women a debt that we could never even imagine repaying. They have blessed us with their presence and for that, we are better as a collective. The love they have shown us held us through some of our darkest times, while simultaneously reminding us that we are worthy and we would surely…
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A Thank You to Black Women
Black women are a gift that keeps on giving. A lot of us wouldn’t be the people we are today if it weren’t for black women blessing us with their presence and their grace. The lessons black women have taught us have shaped and saved our lives in infinite ways. We owe them a great…
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Angela Bassett to Receive Icon Award at 2019 Black Girls Rock! Ceremony
There are certain things we can always depend on being fact: Water will always be wet, fire will always be hot and the world would be lost without black women. Facts are facts, America.Knowing that black women make the world go ‘round, BET is once again gathering attendees to celebrate the blessings that these women…
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Amber Alert Issued for Five-Year-Old Maleah Davis, Last Seen in Houston
An Amber Alert has been issued for five-year-old Maleah Davis, last seen in the 16500 block of the Southwest Freeway in North Houston, Tex. on Saturday around 9 p.m. According to a local ABC affiliate, Maleah was wearing a pink bow in her hair with a light blue zip-up jacket, blue jeans and gray, white…
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#BlackGirlMagic: A Black Woman’s Set to Make History Today By Being Elected Mayor of Chicago
No matter which way the wind blows in Chicago today, voters will make history by electing a black woman mayor. Lori Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor, and Toni Preckwinkle, president of the Cook County Board, face off at the polls in a runoff after being the top two finishers in a contest of 14 contenders…
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On International Women's Day, Beverly Bond Breaks New Ground in D.C. with the 1st Black Girls Rock! Fest
In case you hadn’t heard, it’s Women’s History Month—and what’s more, this Friday is International Women’s Day, a day that celebrates the rights, accomplishments and strength of women around the world. This year, celebrity DJ, author and Black Girls Rock! founder and CEO Beverly Bond is infusing that worldwide celebration with black girl magic as…
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6 Women, Endless Inspiration: Black Girls Rock! 2018 Reminds Us of Our Infinite Potential
“Tonight’s honorees represent our radiance and our royalty … Thank you all for showing the world how bright we shine and how hard we rock,” said Black Girls Rock! founder Beverly Bond, speaking to the audience at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center during the Black Girls Rock! Awards, which aired on BET on Sunday…