Our SHEROES OF AFRICA portal showcases success stories of Women with dreams and especially those who dare to take the right steps to bring their dreams to life.
Makenzie Thompson is an 18-year-old high school senior from South Fulton, Georgia, who has achieved an impressive feat: she has been accepted to 49 colleges and offered $1.3 million in scholarships. She is also the class president, co-captain of the dance team, vice president of Beta Club, and a member of the national honor society….
Carcia Carson, a Jackson State University alumnus, has made history by becoming the first Black woman to earn a PhD in biomedical engineering from Vanderbilt University. Her dissertation focused on engineering cancer cell surfaces with nanomaterial drug carriers to enhance immunogenicity of whole cell-based cancer vaccines. Carson, who graduated from JSU in 2014 with a…
Paulla McCarthy is a former nurse, a single mother of three, and a trailblazer in the water industry. She is the first Black woman to own and operate a spring water bottling plant in New York State, and the founder of Youth Saving Society (YSS), a nonprofit that teaches financial literacy and entrepreneurship to young…
In the world of academia and achievement, one name shines brightly – Dr. Dorothy Jean Tillman, II, affectionately known as “DJ” or “Dorothy Jeanius.” At the age of 17, she has not only earned herself a Doctor of Behavioral Health (DBH) degree from Arizona State University but has also become a beacon of inspiration for…
Dorothy Miller was only 15 years old when she gave birth to her first child. She faced many challenges as a teenage mother, such as stigma, poverty, and lack of support. She dropped out of high school and struggled to make ends meet. But she never gave up on her dreams of getting an education…
In a heartwarming display of resilience and determination, Indya Thomas and her 17-year-old son Kamau Gomes have made history by graduating together from Georgia State University. Their remarkable journey from adversity to achievement serves as an inspiring testament to the power of perseverance and the transformative impact of education. Indya’s path to success was fraught…
Aoki Lee Simmons, a name synonymous with talent, perseverance, and intellect, has once again captured our admiration as she graduates from Harvard University at the remarkable age of 20, having achieved not one, but two degrees in Arts and Science. Her journey is not just one of academic excellence but a testament to resilience, balancing…
In the realm of sports, breaking records and setting milestones is not just about winning on the field—it’s about transcending boundaries and redefining what’s possible. Santia Deck, a professional athlete and entrepreneur, has done just that, making history not once but twice before the age of 30. As the founder of TRONUS, the first female-owned…
Donzella Washington, an 80-year-old woman from Alabama, has shattered records and inspired generations by becoming the oldest person to ever graduate from Alabama A&M University. With a remarkable GPA of 3.69, she earned her bachelor’s degree in social work, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Her journey to this achievement was marked by perseverance, determination, and a…
In a historic achievement, Oluwami (Wami) Dosunmu-Ogunbi has etched her name in the annals of academia as the first black woman to earn a Doctorate in Robotics from the esteemed University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, in the United States. Hailing from a lineage of Nigerian immigrants, Wami’s journey to this groundbreaking accomplishment is marked by…
