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We love it: U.S. Postal Service issuing Gwen Ifill Black Heritage Forever Stamp

Gwen Ifill, an esteemed African-American journalist, died of cancer at age 61 in 2016, but her legacy lives on today. The 43rd stamp in the Black Heritage series is honoring Ifill with her very own stamp designed by Art director Derry Noyes. The stamp features a photograph of Ifill that was taken in 2008 by photographer Robert Severi.

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Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi discusses the significance of representing women ‘who look like me’

Millions watched as South Africa's Zozibini Tunzi was crowned Miss Universe 2019, fulfilling her dream of showing black girls everywhere a different standard of beauty. Even if she had not won the crown, she said, “I think I would have accomplished it either way just by being on that stage…”

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Dianna Hobbs hosts successful outreach event for recovering addicts, domestic abuse survivors, and formerly incarcerated women

More than 150 recovering addicts, survivors of domestic abuse, and formerly incarcerated women, received ministry services, resources, and gifts from First Lady Dianna Hobbs, and the women’s department of City Church Buffalo this weekend. “The turnout was astounding,” said a ministry rep in a statement.

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Bishop I.V. Hilliard gives reins of megachurch over to his daughter in historic move

Dr. Irishea Hilliard has been installed as new senior pastor of New Light Christian Center Church—a designation that officially makes her the successor of Bishop I.V. Hilliard, who is her father, and also founder of the ministry.

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