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…
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Lusia Mae Harris (February 10, 1955 – January 18, 2022) was a pioneering American basketball player, often hailed as one of the greatest female centers in…
M.I Abaga, born Jude Lemfani Abaga on October 4, 1981, in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, is a renowned rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He is celebrated…
Peter Tabichi, a Kenyan science teacher and Franciscan brother, gained international recognition in 2019 when he was awarded the prestigious Global Teacher Prize. This annual $1…
In 2020, Nina Mitchell, a 17-year-old student from DeKalb, Illinois, made history by becoming the first Black female valedictorian in DeKalb High School’s 159-year history, graduating…
Dr. Adeola Olubamiji is an inspiring Nigerian-Canadian scientist, entrepreneur, and speaker who made history as the first Black person to earn a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering…
Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander (1898–1989) was a trailblazing African American economist, lawyer, and civil rights advocate. She broke multiple racial and gender barriers in the early…
Dr. Bernard Harris Jr. is a former NASA astronaut, physician, and entrepreneur. He made history as the first African American to walk in space during the…
General Michael E. Langley made history as the first Black four-star general in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was promoted to this rank on August 6,…
Frank Baez. Frank started working as a janitor at New York University’s Langone Hospital when he was just a teenager. While working there, he became inspired…