In 2010, a remarkable feat was achieved by four siblings from Danbury, Connecticut. Kenny, Martina, Ray and Carol Crouch became the first set of quadruplets ever accepted to Yale University, one of the most prestigious and selective institutions in the world. The Crouch quads, as they are affectionately known, were born on January 8, 1992,…
Brittney Exline is not your average 19-year-old. She is the youngest African-American engineer in the United States, and the youngest engineer to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania, one of the Ivy League schools. She is also fluent in five languages, versed in psychology, math and classical studies, and a former pageant winner and dancer….
At the age of 26, most people are still figuring out their career paths and goals. But not Dr. Aderomola (Romola) Adeola. She is a young and brilliant scholar who has already achieved what many can only dream of: earning a PhD in Law from the University of Pretoria in South Africa, where she graduated…
Sibongile Sambo is a South African entrepreneur who turned her passion for flying into a successful business. She is the founder and managing director of SRS Aviation, the first black female owned aviation company in Africa. Her Story Sambo was born in 1974 in Bushbuckridge, a rural area in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa….
Africa is a booming investment hub which holds numerous benefits for foreign corporations looking to expand their business, boost brand visibility and reach new markets. In today’s Africa, e-commerce is in and gaining popularity fast as local consumers prefer easy-access information on products and services to traditional shopping practices. Unlike brick-and-mortar stores, online shops are…
Carson Huey-You is not your average 21-year-old. He is a child prodigy who is the youngest person to graduate from college in the state of Texas and among the youngest in the world. He graduated from Texas Christian University (TCU) on May 13, 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in physics and with a minor in…
In a world brimming with achievements, the story of Darion and Varion Walton stands out as a testament to determination, unity, and extraordinary accomplishment. At just 22 years old, these twins, born to a single mother, have not only earned their Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Sam Houston State University in Texas but have…
Deanna Jordan has a story that will inspire anyone who faces challenges in life. She is a single mom of three boys who graduated from UCLA with three degrees in 2014. She did it while overcoming poverty, violence and discrimination in her hometown of Compton. Jordan became a mother at 18, and had three sons…
Trameka Pope is a exceptional young woman who has overcome many challenges in her life. She was homeless in grade school, pregnant in eighth grade, and gave birth to her daughter just three days before starting high school. But instead of giving up on her dreams, she worked hard to excel in her studies and…
Wandile and Wanele Ganya are not just twins, they are also both medical doctors who graduated from Stellenbosch University in 2015. Their story is one of resilience, perseverance and determination to overcome the odds that were stacked against them. The Ganya twins grew up in Khayelitsha, a township in Cape Town, where they faced many…
