Dr. Willa Beatrice Player (August 9, 1909 – August 29, 2003) was a pioneering American educator and civil rights activist. She made history as the first…
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Daymond John is an American businessman, investor, television personality, and author, renowned for founding the global lifestyle brand FUBU and for his role as an investor…
Malcolm Williams, a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars, exemplifies the adage “You’re never too old to learn something new.” At 78, he was accepted…
H.J. Russell & Company, founded by Herman J. Russell, is a prominent service provider specializing in construction, program management, and real estate development. Over its 70-year…
Demi Johnson, a ninth-grade student from Gulfport, Mississippi, has gained national recognition for her innovative efforts in oyster reef conservation. Her journey began as a Girl…
Emeline King is a trailblazing automotive designer who made history as the first Black woman to work as a designer for Ford Motor Company. Career &…
Reverend John Berry Meachum (1789–1854) was a Black preacher, educator, and abolitionist known for his efforts in educating enslaved and free African Americans in Missouri. Key…
Learn About this Inspiring Journey Thomas J. Martin (1842–1872) was awarded a patent for improvement to the fire extinguisher in 1872. The invention involved the use…