Simone Biles is not only the most decorated gymnast in history, but also a role model for millions of people around the world. She has overcome adversity, challenges and obstacles to achieve her dreams and inspire others to do the same. Here is her story and why she should be celebrated. Simone Biles was born…
Shonda and Shalisha Witherspoon are not only identical twins, but also outstanding engineers and software developers who have achieved remarkable success in their academic and professional careers. They graduated from Florida International University (FIU) in 2016 with bachelor’s degrees in information technology, having the highest GPAs of 3.95 in the College of Engineering and Computing…
Dr. Oluwo Adedunmola is a remarkable young woman who achieved four successful businesses while studying medicine in Europe. Many young Nigerians look up to her as a role model because she has overcome challenges to reach her goals. Dr. Oluwo was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, and attended the prestigious Queen’s College there. She…
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…
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….
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…
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….
Osh Agabi, a Nigerian scientist and entrepreneur, envisions a groundbreaking future for computing: the development of chips fueled by living neurons. His business, Koniku, asserts to be the first and only manufacturer of these chips, which have potential uses in robotics, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and security. When Agabi was employed in Switzerland as a robotics…
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,…
In a world where stories of triumph over adversity are often overshadowed, Melonie Wright’s journey shines as a beacon of hope, resilience, and determination. From being labeled a ‘special needs’ student in her early education to overcoming homelessness and an abusive relationship, Melonie’s inspiring story is a testament to the power of faith and the…
