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

Sylvia Bongo Ondimba Valentin, the wife of Gabon’s ousted president Ali Bongo Ondimba has been charged with “money laundering” and other offences, the public prosecutor said Friday (Sep. 29) a

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

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

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

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

Belford Vance Lawson Jr. made history as the first African American to win a Supreme Court case in the United States. His landmark victory paved the way for greater equality
Ralph Harold Metcalfe was a celebrated U.S. sprinter, track coach, and politician. Metcalfe's years as a student at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin was an incredible one. He won a
Wanjiku Chebet Kanjumba is a Kenyan-born Aerospace Engineer, Entrepreneur and Director of Space Partnerships and Research Company - the first independent space company in Africa.

Kechi Okwuchi is a Nigerian-American Singer, Songwriter, Business Consultant, Inspirational Speaker, and the Author of ‘More Than My Scars.’ In 2005, Okwuchi was involved in a devastating plane crash in

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

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

At the Mrs Earth Malaysia 2023 Grand Finale event, Ishmael Brima Koroma, the CEO and founder of Neeks Fashion, received a certificate of appreciation on behalf of his brand for
Anthony Simbo, stage name Tony AS, is a Sierra Leonean British rapper and lyricist, known for his unique blend of the Krio and English languages to create a fascinating hip-hop

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

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