Emani Stanton and Jayla Jackson are two young Black women from Atlanta who have made history by becoming the first Black female duo to win the prestigious international debate competition at Harvard University. The competition, which is held every summer, attracts more than 100 debaters from 15 countries who compete in 10 rounds of argumentation…
In the quiet halls of Hightower Elementary School in DeKalb County, Georgia, Tylan Bailey spent 23 years diligently working as a custodian. Little did anyone know that beneath the janitor’s uniform was a man fueled by a dream that would challenge the conventional narrative of success. The Unlikely Journey BeginsAt the age of 40, Tylan…
If you love cooking, you might have wondered how long you can stay in the kitchen without taking a break. Well, Nigerian chef Hilda Effiong Bassey, better known as Hilda Baci, has the answer: 93 hours and 11 minutes! That’s how long she cooked non-stop from Thursday 11 May to Monday 15 May 2023, breaking…
Shequeena McKenzie is a 28-year-old lawyer who has made history by becoming the first ever Black female judge in her city of McComb, Mississippi. She was appointed as the Judge Pro Tem by the city’s selectmen in October 2021, and she also serves as a judge in the neighboring city of Magnolia. McKenzie’s journey to…
Kanett Haynes is a mom of four children – Xzavier, Charity, Harmony and Jimmy. She is also a proud and happy mom who is celebrating the remarkable achievement of all her kids graduating this year from different levels of education. From medical school to high school, her kids have shown hard work, perseverance and resilience…
DJ Roman and Keith Harris Lead Atlanta Great Debaters to Unprecedented Success In a triumph that resonates far beyond the hallowed halls of Harvard University, DJ Roman and Keith Harris, two high school seniors from Atlanta, have etched their names in history by securing an undefeated record for the Atlanta Great Debaters team in the…
Lydia Abayie Acquah is a remarkable woman who has overcome her hearing impairment to achieve academic excellence. She recently graduated from the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) in Tarkwa, Ghana, with a master’s degree in Business Technology Management. She also gained admission to study at the Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C., a prestigious institution…
Tupac Mosley is not your average teenager. He is a 17-year-old from Memphis, Tennessee, who has overcome incredible odds to achieve his academic dreams. He graduated as the valedictorian of his high school with a 4.3 GPA, received a 31 ACT score, and earned more than $3 million in college scholarships. He did all this…
12-year-old Nicholas Buamah noticed there weren’t any recent TV shows showcasing intellectual ‘BLACK’ children, so he created one. #BossMove #BlackBoysRock
Lyn Thomas, a 52-year-old housemaid from New York, has achieved her lifelong dream of earning a university degree after 30 years of caring for others. She is set to graduate from the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health. Thomas moved to New York from Jamaica at the age…
