Robert F. Smith, the wealthiest African-American in the United States who is founder of Vista Equity Partners, has achieved another remarkable feat in his entrepreneurial journey. In a recent LinkedIn post, Robert Smith joyfully shared…
Virginia State University (VSU) is poised to make history as the first Historically Black College or University (HBCU) to host a presidential debate, a prestigious honor bestowed upon the institution by the Commission on Presidential…
Across various sectors, African-Americans are serving as catalysts for change. They are leading the charge with programs and initiatives that foster holistic progress and introducing innovative measures that are transforming not only America but also…
Will.i.am has remained one of the prominent figures in America’s music scene for many years. But over time, he has branched off to other sectors where he is pioneering innovation and firmly entrenching his signature…
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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