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Philip Emeagwali: The Nigerian-Born Computer Scientist Whose Work on Parallel Computing Inspired a Generation of African Innovators
From overcoming the disruptions of the Nigerian Civil War to becoming a prominent figure in high-performance…
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Gladys West: The Black Mathematician Whose Groundbreaking Work Helped Make GPS Technology Possible
How a determined African-American woman from rural Virginia helped shape modern navigation through mathematics, satellite technology…
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Nigerian-Born Lawyer Shirley Emehelu Makes History as New Jersey’s First Immigrant Lieutenant Governor in the US
Nigerian-born American lawyer Shirley U. Emehelu has made history after being appointed Lieutenant Governor of New…
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The Underground Railroad: How Enslaved Black Americans Risked Their Lives to Escape Slavery
The history of slavery in the United States is filled with heartbreaking stories of oppression,…
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Remembering Naomi Sims, The First Black Supermodel Rejected By Agencies For Being Too Dark
She defied the odds to become the first Black supermodel. Naomi Sims was raised by foster parents […]
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This Anti-Slavery Activist Helped Develop The U.S.’s First Black Newspaper
David Walker was born to a free black woman in Wilmington, North Carolina; his father died before […]
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Who Is Rishi Sunak, The United Kingdom’s First Prime Minister Of Color?
During an early career in banking that was prosperous, Rishi Sunak was elected as a Conservative MP […]
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Get To Know Gen. Richard M. Clark, The First Black Head Of US Air Force Academy
On September 23, 2020, three-star Gen. Richard M. Clark took command of the United States Air Force […]
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Celebrating Daiane dos Santos, Brazilian Gymnast Who Was The First Black Person To Win The Gymnastics World Championship
Daiane dos Santos is a Brazilian Olympic gymnast who became the first black gymnast to win an […]
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Sunshine Sammy Morrison, The First Black Actor To Sign A Long-Term Film Contract
Ernest Fredric “Sunshine Sammy” Morrison was a member of the original Little Rascals. Morrison is thought to […]
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Who Is Liz Truss? Facts About UK’s Shortest-Serving Prime Minister
Oxford-born, Liz Truss began her ascent to political prominence as a South West Norfolk-based Conservative MP in […]
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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 his innovative, […]
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Remembering Idella Jones Childs, The First Black Woman To Serve On The Marion City Council
Idella Jones Childs was a teacher, activist, and role model for everyone. Ms. Childs taught in Perry […]
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Ursula Burns: First Black Woman Fortune 500 CEO Says ‘Being The Minority’ Can Be A Career Advantage
Ursula Burns didn’t view her appointment as the CEO of Xerox in 2009 as a significant accomplishment […]
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Who Was Vivian Malone Jones? The First Black To Graduate From The Formerly All-White University of Alabama
Vivian Malone Jones incited segregationists by enrolling in an all-white University of Alabama on June 11, 1963. […]
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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 the last […]
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No Compensation For Missouri Man Whose Murder Conviction Was Overturned After 28 Years In Prison
After serving 28 years in jail for a crime he claims he didn’t commit, Lamar Johnson’s murder […]
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Exonerated ‘Central Park Five’ Member, Dr. Yusef Salaam Announces His Candidacy For NYC Council Seat
According to CBS News, Dr. Yusef Salaam, one of the “Central Park Five” members who was cleared, […]
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How War Veterans Built Oro, One Of The First Black Settlements In Canada
Early in the 1800s, it was customary in Upper Canada for would-be landowners to write the governor’s […]
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Egyptian Jihadist Seif al-Adl Is The New Leader Of Al-Qaeda
Jihadist Seif al-Adl, a former member of Egypt’s Special Forces based in Iran, has been the leader […]
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Adama Ndiaye: This Woman Left Her Banking Career In Europe To Make Clothes In Africa
Adama Ndiaye had a lifelong desire of being a fashion icon. Her father, however, encouraged her to […]
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Michael Jordan Set Another Record By Making $10 Million Donation To Foundation
Basketball great Michael Jordan has given Make-A-Wish USA a $10 million donation before his birthday on Friday. […]
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Departure Of South Africa’s Deputy President Made Official
South Africa’s Deputy President, David Mabuza, has bowed out. President Cyril Ramaphosa made official the departure […]
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Ethiopian Orthodox Church Says Internal Crisis Over After Dissidents Apologise
One of the oldest churches in the world, the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, has declared that the crisis […]