Jeremiah Thoronka is a 21-year-old innovator from Sierra Leone who has a vision to end energy poverty in his country and beyond. His invention, Optim Energy, is a device that converts kinetic energy from pedestrian and street traffic vibrations into clean, renewable electricity. He recently won the Global Student Prize at the UNESCO Headquarters in…
Priscilla Akwagu is a single mother of two who has overcome many challenges to achieve her dream of becoming a graduate. She recently completed her four-year Bachelor of Arts in Twi Education at the Faculty of Ghanaian Languages Education, Ajumako Campus of the UEW, and graduated with first-class honours during the first session of the…
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…
Many people dream of becoming a pilot, but few can afford the expensive training and education required. Monica Precious Sibalo is one of the few who overcame the odds and achieved her goal of flying in the sky. Monica, who is from Zambia, started working as a waitress at a local restaurant when she was…
Haley Taylor Schlitz is a remarkable young woman who has achieved an extraordinary feat: she is the youngest Black law school graduate in American history. She graduated from Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law at the age of 19, after being accepted into nine different law schools when she was 16. Monica completed her…
Monica Nancy Candny, a trailblazing 23-year-old, has etched her name in history by graduating with top honors in Marine Engineering from the esteemed Regional Maritime University. Her remarkable achievement, shared with pride on her LinkedIn feed, serves as an inspiration for aspiring individuals, especially women, seeking to make a mark in traditionally male-dominated fields. As…
In a feat that sets her apart as a trailblazer, Alesha Hammond, at the tender age of 25, has achieved the remarkable milestone of earning a Doctorate Degree (PhD) from the University of Lynchburg in the United States. Alesha’s journey is not only marked by academic excellence but also by her entrepreneurial spirit, as she…
Adhara Pérez Sánchez is not your average 11-year-old girl. She is a child prodigy from Mexico City who has an IQ of 162, two points higher than Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking. She has already earned a bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Mathematics. Her ultimate dream is…
In a remarkable achievement, twin brothers Mykel and Markel Rainey have etched their names in the annals of academic excellence at Randolph-Clay High School in Cuthbert, Georgia. The dynamic duo is set to graduate as the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, of the 2023 graduating class, marking a historic milestone for the school. The Rainey brothers,…
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…
