Born just a few years after the ratification of the 13th Amendment, Barbara Jordan embarked on an extraordinary journey that would etch her name as a monumental figure in American history. Hailing from a humble…
On June 14, 2023, the World Health Organization rallied the world to donate blood to save lives. “Give blood, give plasma, share life, share often,” was the slogan for the World Blood Donor Day held…
In an industry where black representation at the C-suite level remains notably scarce, Tony Prophet’s remarkable journey from a car wash attendant to a seasoned technology executive stands out. While his path was unconventional, it…
There are very few modern inventions that are taken for granted like the global positioning system (GPS). The apps on your phone absolutely depend on it and you are most likely living a lot of…
On a mission to democratize wealth-building, former investment banker Avion Gray co-founded Belong in 2023 to educate, inform, and empower young investors. The platform launched earlier this year after securing €3.4 million ($3.7 million) in…
David Rice Hedgley, Jr. has been described as the father of 3D graphics. His paper explaining the solution to the groundbreaking hidden-line problem in computer 3D graphics was initially met with criticism. Today, Hedgley’s algorithm…
Consumers constantly need ingenuity, innovation, and a groundbreaking shift – be it in entertainment, technology, or even food. But how do you create something new and exciting when everything has already been done? You tweak…
Terysa Ridgeway is the Technical Program Manager, Mergers and Acquisitions at Google and the author of the popular Terysa Solves It book series. Recently, she launched Alilo the Explorer, a toy robot that teaches children…
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