Meet Johnnie Reid, the 61-year-old Black woman still running track

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Johnnie Reid, a 61-year-old athlete from Naples, Florida, has become a global inspiration, proving that it’s never too late to…

HBCU graduate’s third book, ‘how to graduate from college debt-free’, wins prestigious literary excellence award

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Dr. Juan P. Chisholm, a native of Florida and graduate of an HBCU, was recently awarded the 2024 Pencraft Book…

Ella Jenkins, ‘First Lady of children’s music,’ dies at 100

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Ella Jenkins, the Chicago singer and songwriter celebrated as the “First Lady of Children’s Music,” has died at the age…

Whoopi Goldberg launches All Women’s Sports Network to transform media representation

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Whoopi Goldberg, the Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award-winning performer, is stepping into a new role as a champion for…

Zimbabwean immigrant who arrived in America with $100, now an award-winning mental health expert impacting over 30,000 lives

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Honour Sithole arrived in the United States from Zimbabwe in 2000 with just $100 in his pocket, a modest start…

Sisters transform NYC laundry scene with eco-friendly Celsious

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In 2019, sisters Corinna and Theresa Williams opened Celsious in Brooklyn, a laundromat unlike any other in New York City.…

Dr. Juliette aims to transform healthcare access in Africa as Mercy Ships diplomatic ambassador

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Dr. Juliette M. Tuakli is embarking on a new chapter in her mission to improve healthcare across Africa, having recently…

11-year-old Nigerian student leads $11.5 million initiative to install air filters in Connecticut schools

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Eniola Shokunbi, a middle-schooler with big dreams in Middletown, Connecticut has already left her mark on the community with a…

[WATCH] 30 trailblazing Industry leaders honored at the BlackStars Experience Gala in New York City

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Gotham Hall, nestled in the heart of Broadway, New York City, transformed into a hub of celebration and excellence as…

Changing the face of Christmas: How March Muses is making the holidays more inclusive

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As the holiday season nears, March Muses, a company dedicated to promoting inclusivity, is working to change the way Christmas…