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Everlene Davis: Black Woman Celebrates Having Been a Teacher For Almost 70 Years
Meet Everlene Davis, a wonderful educator from Columbus County, North Carolina, who has taught for over…
From Intern to Managing Director at Goldman Sachs: The Inspiring Story of Shekhinah Bas
Shekhinah Bas, a Goldman Sachs professional and mother of five, rose from intern to managing director.…
‘Paralyzed’ Dallas Man Saved from Burning Car Searched for Good Samaritan for Days to Say Thank You
A disabled Dallas man who made an emotional national television appeal in search of a Good…
29-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Black Professor to Teach Simultaneously at 4 Universities
Dr. Eli Joseph made history earlier this year when he became the youngest Black instructor to…
Marla Frederick Becomes First Woman to Lead Harvard Divinity School
Marla F. Frederick, an Emory University professor of religion and culture, has been named the next…
Meet Trisha Bailey, The Richest Jamaican-born Woman
Dr. Trisha M. Bailey, a Jamaican-born multimillionaire and University of Connecticut (UConn) graduate, made history in…
TC Bakery Becomes The First Black Woman-Owned Bakery In Tallahassee International Airport
Jennifer Young founded TC Bakery, the first Black woman-owned bakery at Tallahassee International Airport. Young began…
16-Year-Old Black Teen With 3 Degrees Becomes America’s Youngest Full-Time Teacher
Shania Muhammad, a 16-year-old Oklahoma City native with three college degrees, has become America’s youngest full-time…
Meet the Geneus Family of Haitian Origin Who Are All Doctors
Vladimir, Christian, and Olivia Geneus are three doctors from Boston, Massachusetts. Jacques and Chantal Geneus, their…
She Quit Her Day Job And Made History By Opening A Gymnastics Studio: Story of Monet Tillman Horsey
Monet Tillman Horsey, determined to make a difference, created her own gymnastics gym in 2017 with…
17-Year-Old Black Student Could Complete Her Teaching Degree By Age 19
Hannah Pearson, a 17-year-old college student from Robeson County, North Carolina, plans to become a certified…
At 46, Kosea Wambaka is One of Uganda’s Most Educated Men with 4 Master’s Degrees and 2 PhDs
Despite poor background, Dr. Kosea Makwasi Wambaka has achieved extraordinary accomplishment. Wambaka, who was born in…
The Inspiring Story of Chicago Mom of Three crowned Ms. Wheelchair USA 2023
A 35-year-old mother of three from Chicago has been named the 2023 Ms. Wheelchair USA winner,…
Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman Becomes First Woman President and CEO of America’s First Zoo
Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman has been named president and CEO of the Philadelphia Zoo, America’s first zoo.…
Growing Up, Chad Johnson Could Only Afford McDonald’s; Now, He Owns 3 Franchises
Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson, the former NFL wide receiver, attributes his great football career to McDonald’s. Today, he is…
Alena Wicker: The Youngest Black Person to Get Accepted to Medical School Set to Graduate College at 14
Alena Wicker gained national notoriety after graduating from high school at the age of 12 and…
From Traffic Officer to CEO of Africa’s Biggest Airline: The Rise of Tewolde GebreMariam
Tewolde GebreMariam, the former CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, personifies the proverb “despise not small beginnings.” Tewolde’s…
From Working as a Cook for KFC at 16 To Owning 3 Stores: The Story of Clinton Lewis
Clinton Lewis started working at KFC in Spanish Harlem at the age of 16. He began…
Black Siblings Make History as Principals at Different Schools in the Same District in US
Tracy and Greg Pickett of Columbia, South Carolina, are creating history in Richland School District One…
79-Year-Old Man Earns Bachelor’s Degree After Many Years in US Prison
Rev. Willie Ryals, 79, completed his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice after enrolling at an online…