All posts by Oji Ben Ebuka

Spelman College
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Graduates from these HBCUs have higher earnings than other Black graduates in the same states, according to a recent study

Apart from their significant role in Black history, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have been influential in shaping the American education system. Today, attending an HBCU offers numerous advantages, including inclusive campuses, supportive learning…

By Oji Ben Ebuka February 20, 2024
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How Atlanta leads other cities with the most Black-owned businesses

According to the latest LendingTree study (analysis of 2021 data from the 2022 U.S. Census Bureau Annual Business Survey), Black-owned businesses make up 2.7% of all U.S. companies. This percentage marks a 12.5% increase from…

Nicholas Buamah
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This 12-year-old Ghanaian-American writer has two books in the Library of Congress and on his way to being a literary giant

Nicholas Buamah, a 12-year-old Ghanaian-American is an author, TV producer and philanthropist who consistently surpasses expectations. His latest book, The Sky Is Not The Limit: Positive Affirmations To Help You Rise Above The Sky, published…

By Oji Ben Ebuka February 19, 2024
Divergent CRO Founders
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These three are producing cutting-edge solutions for the $600 billion dollar pharmaceuticals and medical tech markets

In a realm where commercial pressures frequently sideline ethics, a cohort of clinical experts has bravely chosen to go against the flow. United by a steadfast dedication to exemplary ethical principles, these forward-thinking individuals came…

By Oji Ben Ebuka February 16, 2024

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Tyler Perry lends support to Cocoa Brown with $400,000 after her home was razed by fire

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,…

By Oji Ben Ebuka February 28, 2024
Senegalese American Dame Dia.
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Dame Dia rose from a dishwasher to become the owner of the restaurant chain where he worked

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.,…

By Oji Ben Ebuka February 26, 2024
Jade Kearney and Marguerite
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Two mothers take on Black maternal mortality with She Matters, a platform for pre and postnatal care

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…

Dr. Kingsley Okonkwo
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Nigerian-American Dr. Kingsley Okonkwo to complete first Black-owned sporting complex in the city of Corpus Christi, Texas

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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