Toni Morrison was born “Chloe Anthony Wofford” in Lorain, Ohio, after her parents moved north to avoid […]
Quatecia Wilson Becomes The First Black Woman Captain Appointed for Little Rock Fire Department
She is the only Black woman who has risen to the top of this fire department. Quatecia Wilson […]
These 3 People Joined The Black Billionaires’ Club In 2022
Forbes’ annual list of the World’s Billionaires for 2022 welcomed 236 newcomers from 34 countries. China and […]
Nigerian Entrepreneur Awarded $10M To Build New York’s First All-Electric Dollar Van Network
Sulaiman Sanni is a Brooklyn-based social entrepreneur and technology executive. He is the founder of Dollaride, a […]
11 Facts About Africa’s First Black Billionaire, Patrice Motsepe
Patrice Motsepe is a South African billionaire with a $2.7 billion net worth. At the age of […]
Jamaican-born Woman Becomes Marine Corps’ First Black Female Two-Star General
Maj. Gen. Lorna Mahlock, a senior officer in the United States Armed Forces, recently made history as […]
Top 5 African Countries To Invest In 2023
The African economic outlook for 2022 demonstrated the continent’s resilience and resolve, which many pundits and opinion […]
Bernard Anthony Harris Jr., The First Afro-American To Ever Walk In Space
Bernard Anthony Harris, Jr. was born on this day, June 26, 1956, in Temple, Texas. He was […]
Suzanne Shank: Founder of the Largest Black Woman-Owned Financial Firm Inducted into “The Bond Buyer Hall of Fame”
Suzanne Shank is the founder of Siebert Williams Shank & Co. (SWS), the nation’s largest woman and […]
Here’s How Much Money LeBron James Made From Liverpool Ownership
LeBron James and his business partner Maverick Carter paid $6.5 million for a 2% stake in Liverpool […]
12 African-Origin Players Who Played For Foreign Nations In World Cup 2022
The 70th FIFA Congress, which will be held in September 2020, voted to change the rules governing […]
Aliko Dangote: How Africa’a Richest Man Got $1.5B Richer In November
Following a significant $200 million gain in October, one of Africa’s wealthiest individuals saw a $1.5 billion […]
Get To Know George McCrae, American Soul Singer Famous For His 1974 Hit “Rock Your Baby”
George Warren McCrae, Jr., a baritone/falsetto R&B singer, was born in West Palm Beach, Florida, on October […]
BREAKING: Messi Lifts First World Cup As Argentina Beat France
Argentina defeated France 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out to win the World Cup for the third time on […]
Profiling James West, Electret Microphone Inventor
James West, an African-American inventor and professor, pioneered the electret transducer technology used in 90% of modern […]
What You Need To Know About Grey’s Anatomy Writer, Felicia Pride
Felicia Pride writes for the famous American medical drama television series Grey’s Anatomy. A business major in college, […]
Profiling Lawrence Douglas Wilder, The First African-American To Be Elected Governor In The United States
Lawrence Douglas Wilder, born on January 17, 1931 in Richmond, Virginia, became the first African-American governor of […]
Claudine Gay Appointed As Harvard University’s First Black President
In a step that is long overdue, Harvard University has allegedly named its first Black president. […]
This Mom-of-Four Just Became First Black Woman To Graduate From St. Edward’s With A Doctorate
Brandie Medina made history at St. Edward’s University on Friday when she became the school’s first Black […]
These 2 Black Entrepreneurs Make History as the Owners of 32 Bojangles Franchises
Mel Carter and Kevin “Coach K” Lee, prominent music executives and entrepreneurs, are expanding into the food […]
How This Entrepreneur Bounced Back From 136 Rejections To Build Italian-Made Luxury Travel Bags
Lola Banjo refers to herself as a “global citizen,” a moniker inspired by her love of travel. […]
