Meet Iasia Montana-Maye, an entrepreneur from Durham, North Carolina. She founded Espréssate, a coffee firm, in…
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10 Influential Black Scientists You Need to Know
Black scientists have continually demonstrated their exceptional intellect through revolutionary inventions throughout history, despite tremendous restrictions…
College Student Goes Viral After Raising Nearly $400K for Homeless Man Suffering from Prostate Cancer
Sanai Graden, known on TikTok as @hustlanani, is a D.C.-based college student studying fashion at the…
What to Know About Mae Jemison, the First Black Woman in Space
Dr. Mae Jemison, a physician and scientist, made history as the first Black woman to enter…
Get to Know Penelope Adinku, Ghana’s First Female Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Ghana’s first female cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Penelope Adinku, specializes in pediatric heart surgery.Adinku graduated from Kwame…
How Shari Bryant Went From Roc-A-Fella Intern To Roc Nation President
Shari Bryant, co-president of Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, recognized a chance for success in the music industry…
She Got Pregnant at 18, Divorced Twice, and now Zimbabwe’s First Female Transplant Surgeon: Inspiring Story of Praise Matemavi
Praise Matemavi dreamed of becoming a doctor since he was four years old. At the age…
10-Year-Old Indiana Girl Honored For Saving Two People’s Lives
Aneres Bellefont, a 10-year-old African American girl from Indiana, has been acclaimed as a hero after…
How UK Teen Entrepreneur’s Candles Light Up The Business World
After a successful pitch on Egypt’s Dragons Den, a 16-year-old entrepreneur from Solihull has given the…
Ghana’s University of Cape Coast Appoints First Visually Impaired Lecturer
Carruthers Tetteh, a vision impaired person, has been appointed a lecturer in the Faculty of Law…
Theresa A. Doby: Black Woman Earns Two Doctorate Degrees in One Year
Theresa A. Doby is a distinguished scholar from Chicago, Illinois, whose remarkable academic achievement is a…
70-Year-Old Bags Degree from Kennesaw State University
Gloria Stowers, 70, has fulfilled her dream of graduating from college. Wearing her cap and gown,…
Indianapolis Teens Earn Bachelor’s Degrees While in High School
Getting a bachelor’s degree in any kind of higher education is a difficult feat. To obtain…
Black Triplet Sisters Make History, Graduate Together With Nursing Degree
The Stephenson triplets, Jean, Jeanet, and Jeanice, recently graduated from South University in Montgomery, Alabama, together…
Virginia Woman, 101, Set to Graduate from College Alongside Her Granddaughter
In order to avoid being put to death, Ridgway struck a deal with the authorities in…
8 Kids Who Went Viral in 2023 for the Right Reasons
Some amazing kids achieved records, started their own businesses, showed remarkable knowledge, and even carried out…
NC Central Woman, 76, Becomes the First in Her Family to Earn a 4-Year College Degree
Shirley Fuller, 76, is the first person in her family to earn a 4-year college degree.…
Meet Ghanaian Entrepreneur Selom Agbitor, The Co-Founder of a Natural Tattoo Care Brand with a $56M Valuation
Mad Rabbit is a tattoo aftercare firm that Selom Agbitor co-founded with Oliver Zak, a university…
Black Woman Makes History by Graduating with Honors in Marine Engineering
Monica Nancy Candny, a 23-year-old Ghanaian woman, has created history by graduating with highest honors in…
From 20 Years in Prison to Signing a Multi-Million Dollar Deal: The Story of Wallace Peeples
Wallace Peeples (aka Wallo267) is a businessman, podcaster, and social media influencer. He was condemned to…
New Orleans Landlord Surprises Her Tenants With Free Rent For Christmas
Britni M. Ricard, CEO of Cota Skincare and owner of a New Orleans apartment complex, surprised…