becoming its first Black valedictorian since the school’s establishment in 1913. This significant milestone marks a turning point in the school’s legacy.
While seeking avenues to fulfill her aspirations, Goodwin pursued a master’s degree and found herself working on Capitol Hill. Driven by her passion for justice, she went on to establish the Community Justice Action Fund (CJAF), a program dedicated to addressing gun violence within communities of color.
The Lake Charles native and Navy veteran tells WDSU getting matched to Indiana University’s Triple Board was the result of 16 years of hard work and dedication for himself and his family. As a security guard at Baton Rouge Medical in 2010, Ledet asked a doctor there if he could shadow him in the operating room. The doctor obliged and Ledet spent several months following the physician around the hospital – thus began the start of his journey in medicine.
WDSU first covered Ledet in 2019Â as he pursued his medical career at Tulane while also working on an MBA. Before his move to New Orleans, Dr. Ledet received his Ph.D. in Molecular Oncology from New York University. While at Tulane, he began working on a strong message to the public about the need for more Black doctors.
Suede slip-ons, elegant high-heels or lace-up brogues — whatever shoes you wear in an important business meeting you want to look your shiny best. Some people apply polish with a brush and others choose a cloth, while those coming from afar often leave the task to the capable hands of craftsmen who can make travel-worn…
Mathematics The invention of mathematics is placed firmly in African prehistory. The oldest known possibly mathematical object is the Lebombo bone, which was discovered in the Lebombo Mountains of Swaziland and dated to approximately 35,000 B.C. Many of the math concepts that are learned in school today were also developed in Africa. Over 35,000 years ago,…
Derrick’s journey as a student is marked by groundbreaking achievements. In 2018, he made history as a first-generation college student when he graduated as valedictorian from Morehouse College, an accomplishment that further highlights his exceptional academic capabilities.
Few amazing success tales can compare to Dr. Adeola Olubamiji’s motivational journey. She overcame all odds to become the first black person to receive a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the esteemed University of Saskatchewan in Canada, starting out in obscurity as a pepper vendor on the streets of Ibadan, Nigeria. Dr. Olubamiji’s journey to…
At an age when many are still exploring their paths, Adeayo Olubunmi Sotayo, a brilliant young Nigerian, achieved a remarkable milestone by earning his PhD in Engineering at just 23 years old. On December 19, 2017, Dr. Sotayo was conferred with his doctorate from Lancaster University, one of the United Kingdom’s top institutions, celebrated as…
The name Nancy Abu-Bonsrah is one that should be honoured. She is the first black woman to be accepted to the prestigious Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, where neurological surgery as a field of medicine was initially developed. Nancy was raised in Ghana, where she was born and went to school at Cape Coast’s Wesley…
In the realm of academic brilliance, where dedication and tenacity meet, Chibueze Elisha King, a Nigerian engineering prodigy, etched his name in history as the Best Graduating Student in the Spring 2016 Graduation Ceremony at the Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) in Northern Cyprus, Europe. His stellar achievement resonates not only as a personal triumph but…
