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The Inspiring Story Of Ernest Wilkins Jr, Who Received PhD In Mathematics At 19
Jessie Ernest Wilkins Jr made history by becoming one of the youngest students to attend…
How SA Entrepreneur Went From Selling Toothpaste To Making Millions
At a young age, Vivian Mokome knew she wanted to become an entrepreneur. Her entrepreneurial…
Nigeria’s Priscilla Asikhia Sets Record, Bags First Degree At 19, Masters At 22, Ph.D. At 25 Years
Priscilla Asikhia, a brilliant Nigerian woman, has established an outstanding academic record. She received her…
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…
These Are 10 Important Life Lessons To Learn From African Hunters
African tribes have long been known for their hunting abilities and close relationship with the…
Meet Clarissa Rankin, The Black Mom Of Two Making $144K A Year As A Truck Driver
Clarissa Rankin, a 36-year-old African American mother from Charlotte, North Carolina, has worked as a…
How A Nurse Became The First African-American Woman To Own A Radio Station
Martha Jean “The Queen” Steinberg’s professional background was in nursing. She stumbled into broadcasting after…
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…
Nigerian Artist, Marcellina Akpojotor, Turns Tiny Pieces Of Waste Ankara Fabric Into Art
Award-winning Nigerian artist Marcellina Akpojotor, like many in the creative industry, finds her inspiration in the everyday…
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…
Four Self Made Afro-Brazilian Millionaires To Know
Wealth and racial inequality have long been a source of contention and contention in Brazil.…
Claudine Gay Appointed As Harvard University’s First Black President
In a step that is long overdue, Harvard University has allegedly named its first…
Mansa Musa: 5 Inspiring Lessons From The Life Of The Wealthiest Man In History
Mansa Musa was the fourteenth-century king of the West African Mali Empire. He is known for his…
Zion Clark: Wrestler With No Legs Set To Make MMA Debut
Zion Clark of the United States is preparing for his first professional MMA fight later…
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…
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…
Meet the Black Teen Who Builds Planes and Drones From Local Materials
Vidiol Tsague, an 18-year-old Black boy from Cameroon, has gained popularity for his movies in…
Meet Maria Toler Velissaris, The Black Entrepreneur Behind The World’s Largest Fund Catering To Women’s Health
Maria Toler Velissaris is an Atlanta-based entrepreneur and founder of the world’s largest venture capital…
How Phillip Ashley Rix Became Oprah Winfrey’s Favorite Chocolate Maker
Phillip Ashley Rix did not see a career in the food sector as a child,…