Inspiring Stories

80-Year-Old Man From Florida Who Spent 20 Years in Prison Earned A Bachelor’s Degree

At the age of 80, Reverend Willie Ryals from Tallahassee, Florida, defied the odds and rose above life’s obstacles by achieving his lifelong dream of earning a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice after spending years in prison. Ryals started at Florida A&M University’s Developmental Research School but left to chase a singing career with various […]

80-Year-Old Man From Florida Who Spent 20 Years in Prison Earned A Bachelor’s Degree Read More »

17-Year-Old Black Student Could Earn Her Teaching Degree By Age 19

Exclusive, Inspiring Stories

Hannah Pearson, a 17-year-old college student from Robeson County, North Carolina, is on track to become a licensed teacher before turning 19. She finished high school early and has already graduated from Robeson Community College with an associate of arts. She is now majoring in Elementary Education at the University of North Carolina, Pembroke. With

17-Year-Old Black Student Could Earn Her Teaching Degree By Age 19 Read More »

Mom Of 7 Is The First Black Person To Earn A Ph.D. In Survey Methodology

Inspiring Stories

Alena Maze, who is a wife, a mother of 7, and a popular YouTuber, is the first Black person to successfully earn a Ph.D. in Survey Methodology. She is the first and only Black person in the world to hold a doctorate degree in that field. A lover of mathematics and health, Maze was compelled

Mom Of 7 Is The First Black Person To Earn A Ph.D. In Survey Methodology Read More »

Mary Eliza Mahoney: The First Trained Black Nurse in America

Black History, Black History Month, Inspiring Stories

Mary Eliza Mahoney is the First African-American to study and work as a professionally trained nurse in the United States. She was also the first black person to graduate from the American School of Nursing. Her contribution to the nursing profession positively redefined how many Americans perceived black people in the field. Mary Eliza Mahoney

Mary Eliza Mahoney: The First Trained Black Nurse in America Read More »

World’s Oldest Living Woman Celebrates Her 117th Birthday

Inspiring Stories

Cicera Maria Dos Santas has been reported to be the oldest woman in the world after celebrating her birthday marking the milestone. Cicera Dos Santos was born on September 23rd 1906. After celebrating her 117th birthday, it would make her a year older than current Guinness World Record holder Maria Branyas Morera, who is from

World’s Oldest Living Woman Celebrates Her 117th Birthday Read More »

Kano Tricyclist Who Returned N15m Offered 4 Women for Marriage

Inspiring Stories

Auwalu Salisu, a 22-year-old tricycle (Kekeh) rider, has been offered four women to marry after returning N15 million to the Chadian owner, who left it in his tricycle in Kano State. This act comes as a reward for his integrity and kind gesture. The Kano Matchmaking Marriage Association, also known as Mai Dalilin Aure, said

Kano Tricyclist Who Returned N15m Offered 4 Women for Marriage Read More »

9-Year-Old Black Boy Becomes University Student

Home, Inspiring Stories

David Balogun is a 9-year-old African-American child genius from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, who was recently admitted into university at the age of 9. David was accepted to Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) as the youngest learner in the institution’s 90-year history, enrolling at just nine years old. He completed high school with an astonishing 4.0 GPA.

9-Year-Old Black Boy Becomes University Student Read More »

How Idrissa Bangura Beat Dyslexia To Become A Teacher

Inspiring Stories

Idrissa Bangura is a child educator, teacher, singer, and an advocate for underserved and deprived kids in Sierra Leone. Most recently, he is celebrated for having a keen interest in education despite numerous challenges. Bangura was born with a learning disorder and that caused him to mainly interact with kids who might face the same

How Idrissa Bangura Beat Dyslexia To Become A Teacher Read More »

96-year-old black woman from Alabama has been selling newspapers for 56 years

Inspiring Stories

Louise Nall is a remarkable and inspiring 96-year-old Black woman from Montgomery, Alabama who has been selling The Tuskegee News newspapers for over 56 years and counting. Nall became a newspaper vendor when her son, who was 4 at the time, wanted to earn some pocket money. “So I told him we were going to

96-year-old black woman from Alabama has been selling newspapers for 56 years Read More »

16-Year-Old Black Teen With 3 Degrees Becomes America’s Youngest Full-Time Teacher

Inspiring Stories

Shania Muhammad, a 16-year-old girl from Oklahoma City is making waves across the world after becoming America’s youngest full-time teacher under payroll. Shania already has three college degrees and is currently teaching the third grade at a school in her hometown. Concerns have been raised over Shania’s age and experience. However she has proven herself

16-Year-Old Black Teen With 3 Degrees Becomes America’s Youngest Full-Time Teacher Read More »