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    100 women Stories

    Freddie Harrel Is Building Conscious Beauty For and With the African Diaspora
    Arts + Culture
    02 December 2020

    Freddie Harrel Is Building Conscious Beauty For and With the African Diaspora

    Formerly known as "Big Hair Don't Care", creator Freddie Harrel and her team have released 3 new wig shapes called the "RadShapes" available now.

    This Psychotherapist Is On A Mission To Make Sure Black Women Feel Supported In A Global Pandemic
    News
    19 May 2020

    This Psychotherapist Is On A Mission To Make Sure Black Women Feel Supported In A Global Pandemic

    Bea Arthur's online platform The Difference offers tools to make therapy accessible to those who are historically denied emotional support: Black women.

    Banner image design for 100 Women 2020
    News
    18 March 2020

    Introducing OkayAfrica's 100 Women 2020 List

    Celebrating African Women Laying the Groundwork for the Future

    Angelica Nwandu founder of The Shade Room for OkayAfrica's 100 Women.
    Countries
    25 April 2019

    Angelica Nwandu Is Launching 3 New Original Series on The Shade Room

    The premier Instagram-driven platform covering all things black celebrity gossip is venturing into original programming.

    In Photos: A Sultry Evening Celebrating OkayAfrica's 100 Women at NYC's Top of the Standard
    USA
    26 March 2019

    In Photos: A Sultry Evening Celebrating OkayAfrica's 100 Women at NYC's Top of the Standard

    Here's what went down at our evening of community and celebration in this photo story.

    Catch Moonchild Sanelly & Alsarah Live at BAM This Weekend
    Music
    21 March 2019

    Catch Moonchild Sanelly & Alsarah Live at BAM This Weekend

    As part of our 100 Women concerts.

    100 Women: A Playlist of Our Favorite Female Artists & Anthems
    Music
    15 March 2019

    100 Women: A Playlist of Our Favorite Female Artists & Anthems

    Featuring Teni, Amaarae, Calypso Rose, Oumou Sangaré, Solange and many more.

    Choreographer Luam Keflezgy On How To Overcome The Stigma Of Arts as a Career In African Families
    Art
    11 March 2019

    Choreographer Luam Keflezgy On How To Overcome The Stigma Of Arts as a Career In African Families

    "I choreographed the power of the women in my culture into a dance performed by the biggest force in music. It was my way of reconciling my departure of what my culture expected of me (medicine) with a path they didn't understand (dance). And I did it in a way that would make them proud and take ownership." - Luam Keflezgy

    Introducing OkayAfrica's 100 Women 2019 List
    News
    04 March 2019

    Introducing OkayAfrica's 100 Women 2019 List

    Our annual celebration of incredible African women

    Tomi Adeyemi's 'Children of Blood and Bone' Is a Reminder That the Young People Will Win
    News
    15 February 2019

    Tomi Adeyemi's 'Children of Blood and Bone' Is a Reminder That the Young People Will Win

    While the Nigerian-American novelist's first book may call on the magic of African mythology, the themes are reflective of real-life oppressive systems today's youth are slowly but surely undoing.

    Who Should Be On Our 100 Women 2019 List? Vote Now and Let Us Know.
    Arts + Culture
    01 November 2018

    Who Should Be On Our 100 Women 2019 List? Vote Now and Let Us Know.

    Here's how you can nominate game-changing African women for our 2019 list.

    100 Women: Uzo Aduba Wants to Use Her Roles to Give a Voice to the Voiceless
    USA
    30 March 2018

    100 Women: Uzo Aduba Wants to Use Her Roles to Give a Voice to the Voiceless

    We talk to the Emmy-winning standout of Orange is the New Black on how to be good, just as you are.

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