Tobi Amusan – Nigerian Sprint Hurdler & World Record Holder Oluwatobiloba “Tobi” Amusan is a Nigerian track and field athlete specializing in the 100m hurdles. She…
Venus Williams – Tennis Legend & Trailblazer Venus Williams is one of the most influential athletes in tennis history, known for her powerful game, advocacy for…
Serena Williams is one of the greatest tennis players of all time, known for her dominance, power, and influence on and off the court. Career Highlights:…
The first African American women to own a stake in an NFL franchise are Venus and Serena Williams. In 2009, the Williams sisters became minority owners…
Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) has established itself as a leading institution in preparing African American students for medical school. Since the early 1990s, Xavier has…
Angélique Angarni-Filopon, a 34-year-old flight attendant from Martinique, made history in December 2024 by becoming the oldest winner of the Miss France pageant. This milestone was…
Sunteasja Billings, MHS, is a fourth-year medical student at Meharry Medical College, currently applying for a residency in general surgery. She completed her Master of…
Danielle McCleave made history in the spring of 2022 by becoming the first Black woman to earn a Doctor of Architecture (DArch) professional degree from the…
Everlene Davis, a 93-year-old educator from Tabor City, North Carolina, has dedicated nearly 70 years to teaching and continues to inspire generations of students. Career…
The Lawrence sisters from Queens, New York—Alecsandria, 25; Lauren, 24; Dominique, 23; Danielle, 22; Gabriella, 21; and Maria, 19—overcame a decade of homelessness to pursue careers…