Coco Gauff has officially become the highest-paid female athlete in the world. The 19-year-old tennis star earned $23 million from prize money and endorsements in 2023. This remarkable achievement follows a successful and lucrative year…
Sati Smith, 53, was recently appointed CEO of Detroit’s oldest credit union, Diversified Members Credit Union (DMCU) in a historic move that makes her the first Black woman to lead the credit union in its…
Kwaku Boakye Gyamfi, a 22-year-old from Cape Coast, Ghana, has made history as the youngest medical doctor in the country. Recently, he completed his studies at the School of Medical Sciences at the University of…
As we approach the end of 2023, we acknowledge the remarkable influence of Black women who have made significant contributions to the world. Based on Forbes’ recent comprehensive list of ‘The World’s 100 Most Powerful…
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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