Khamil Bailey, originally from East Orange, New Jersey, relocated to Pittsburgh in 2005 to pursue her education at the University of Pittsburgh, subsequently choosing to make the city her home. Over time, she became aware…
Dr. Chester Middlebrook Pierce was an extraordinary individual whose contributions as a psychiatrist, educator, and advocate for civil rights and mental health were remarkable. His legacy is one of profound impact and unwavering advocacy. He…
Among the heroic African-American pioneers who triumphed over structural and professional adversities to chalk a first is Julius Montgomery, the first African American technical professional to work at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Before…
Larry Farrish Jr., a Jefferson County school bus driver, earned praise as the hero of Levi, a first-grader who lacked pajamas for the school’s pajama day. Farrish took the initiative to purchase pajamas for Levi,…
Farrah “Cocoa” Brown experienced a tragic fire that destroyed her home in Fayetteville, GA, where she resides with her young son, Phoenix. Known for her roles in “For Better or Worse” and various other productions,…
In 2015, Native Foods had its peak with 26 branches throughout the United States. Since then, the company has undergone substantial downsizing, operating only in three locations: Chicago, IL; Palm Springs, CA; and Glendale, CO.,…
Black women face a higher risk of maternal mortality compared to white women, as highlighted in a recent study. The maternal mortality rate for Black women in the United States is 69.9 per 100,000 live…
A Nigerian-American physician, businessman and sports enthusiast, Dr. Kingsley Okonkwo is adding to the sporting and commercial vibrancy of Corpus Christi, Texas by constructing the city’s first Black-owned sports complex. For years, Dr. Okonkwo harbored…
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