Mortgage market giants Fannie Mae have announced that Peter Akwaboah will take on the roles of Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Executive Vice-President (EVP) starting from May 20, 2024. A media release by the firm…
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…
In a bold move to expand his empire, media mogul Byron Allen has placed a significant proposal to purchase Paramount Global’s outstanding shares for $14.3 billion. The bid involves a 50% premium to acquire the…
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…
NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston has named a new building after its first Black manager, Dorothy Vaughan. Building 12 was named the “Dorothy Vaughan Center in Honor of the Women of Apollo” in honor…
Track and field star Allyson Felix has received a $20 million grant from Melinda French Gates to support Black maternal health organizations. The donation is a part of a broader $1 billion commitment to support…
The Essence Festival of Culture recently held at the Caesars Superdome generated a windfall of over $300 million for New Orleans, according to the city’s mayor. The festival, which celebrates African American culture, blends music…
Ghanaian doctor Nancy Abu-Bonsrah has made history, becoming the first Black woman to graduate from Johns Hopkins University’s neurosurgery program. She pursued her clinical interests in neurosurgery, neurotrauma and neurosurgical capacity building in low-and-middle-income countries.…
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