Research shows that Black women are disproportionately represented in healthcare professions, with over one in five Black women in the labor force employed within the healthcare sector. Among Black women in healthcare, the likelihood of…
According to the Legal Services Corporation, a staggering 92% of low-income Americans currently lack access to sufficient legal assistance for their civil legal issues. Furthermore, state studies reveal that a significant 80% of the eligible…
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, Tony Effik stands out as a true trailblazer. As a distinguished 2023 BlackStars Honoree and the Managing Director of Global Display, Video, and Creative at Google, Effik has consistently…
Valerie Thomas, an African American woman, is the visionary behind the invention of the illusion transmitter, a groundbreaking device employed by NASA for transmitting images from space to Earth. Her futuristic creation has found applications…
The pandemic unequivocally changed how we work. It shook up the traditional workplace setup and ushered in the remote work era. According to the Pew Research Center, approximately 22 million employed adults in the U.S.…
Ideas and beliefs become traditions after being passed down generations. Traditions capture the essence of a culture, understand their needs and aspirations and manifest innovative measures to build and protect community. They are tested by…
Wallace “Wally” Amos, entrepreneur and founder of Famous Amos cookies has died at the age of 88. His family, in a statement, said Amos died from complications with dementia at his home in Honolulu. “With…
Freddie Figgers is the proverbial stone that the builders rejected. Abandoned as a newborn next to a dumpster, he was adopted by an elderly couple in rural Florida. His spirit was crushed when he discovered…
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