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Get to Know Dr. Anita Thomas, The First Black Woman President of North Central College in its 162-Year History
Dr. Anita Thomas is the first woman and the first black person in North Central…
Meet The First Black Women to Fly a Commercial Plane Together
It is uncommon for two African female pilots to fly a commercial plane together;…
Get to Know James Manyika, Google’s First Senior VP for Tech and Society
Given global complaints about some digital businesses’ practices that are harmful to society, Big Tech…
Top 10 Happiest Countries in Africa
The list of the world’s happiest countries has been issued once again, casting light on…
Kenyan Entrepreneur, Joseph Kitonga is Redefining Healthcare in the United States
He is a health entrepreneur who wants to transform how primary care is provided to…
10 Most Populated Countries in the World, Opportunites & their economies
The world’s population has been steadily increasing over the years, and this trend is expected to…
3 Facts About African American Theater Colossus, George C. Wolfe
George C. Wolfe is a modern face of American theatre. The writer, director, and producer…
4 Facts About SA’s Quarraisha Abdool Karim, The First Woman To Head The World Academy of Sciences
Quarraisha Abdool Karim, a South African scientist, infectious disease epidemiologist, and world-renowned AIDS researcher, was recently…
Self-taught Beninese Chef Georgiana Viou Awarded Michelin Guide Star
If your secret ambition is to be recognized for your culinary abilities beyond family compliments, Georgiana…
2 African Historians Win Largest History Prize In The World
Professor Saheed Aderinto of Nigeria and Kenyan scholar Chao Tayiana Maina are among the 2023…
Tunisian Youssef Chebbi’s ‘Ashkal’ Wins Pan-African Film Award
Tunisian director Youssef Chebbi won the prized Stallion of Yennenga award for his murder mystery work…
Nigerian-American Professor, Saheed Aderinto, Wins ‘Largest History Prize In The World’
A Professor of History and African Diaspora Studies at Florida International University, Saheed Aderinto, has won…
5 Youngest Women To Hold Parliamentary Positions In Africa
African youngsters, unlike their counterparts in affluent countries, are demonstrating perseverance and determination to thrive…
Meet Emma Theofelus, The Current Youngest Serving Government Minister In Africa
At 27, Emma Inamutila Theofelus became the youngest current sitting minister in Namibia and Africa…
Dorceta E. Taylor: The First Black Woman to Earn a Ph.D. from Yale’s School of Forestry and Environmental Studies
Dorceta E. Taylor is a sociologist of the environment who focuses on environmental justice and…
Get To Know Diébédo Francis Kéré, The First Black Architect To Win The Pritzker Prize In Its 43-Year History
Diébédo Francis Kéré rose from humble beginnings to become an award-winning international architect known for…
Here Are Forbes’ 10 Wealthiest Africans For 2023, With An Estimated Net Worth Of $81.8 Billion
The combined net worth of Africa’s richest billionaires was projected to be $81.8 billion over…
Ruth Ama Gyan-Darkwa: Ghanaian Student Becomes Youngest PhD Student At US University
Ghana celebrated Ruth Ama Gyan-graduation Darkwa’s from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology…
Frank Greene: 4 Quick Facts About The African American Who Invented The World’s Fastest Memory Chip
Dr. Frank S. Greene was a man with many different careers. He worked as an…