Author: Yaw Agbey
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Explore the inspiring journey of Shania Muhammad, a 16-year-old prodigy who has made history as the youngest full-time salaried teacher in the United States. From her impressive academic achievements to her passion for teaching and family support, Muhammad…
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The remarkable journey of Nancy Abu-Bonsrah, the first Black female neurosurgeon at Johns Hopkins Hospital. From her roots in a small village in Ghana to breaking barriers in the prestigious neurosurgery field, Abu-Bonsrah’s story is one of resilience,…
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The inspiring journey of 14-year-old Zaila Avant-garde, the first Black winner of the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2021. From her basketball Guinness World records to triumphing against the odds, discover how she aims to inspire future generations…
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The historic victory of Reggie Burgess, the first Black mayor of North Charleston, South Carolina. Explore his deep local roots, bipartisan support, and commitment to addressing public safety, economic mobility, and housing affordability.
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The historic appointment of Mohamed Kande as the next PwC global chair, making him the first African American to lead one of the prestigious Big Four firms.
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The remarkable journey of Arlo Washington, the visionary entrepreneur who, at a young age, founded Arkansas’ first Black-owned bank, the People Trust Community Federal Credit Union.
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The inspiring story of Desiree Robinson, an 85-year-old entrepreneur and pitmaster at Cozy Corner in Memphis, Tennessee. Inducted into the Barbecue Hall of Fame in 2020, she carries on the legacy of her late husband and continues to…
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Alecia Washington makes history as the first Black valedictorian in the 100-year legacy of R.J. Reynolds High School. Learn about the profound impact of her achievement, the historical context, and her mission to uplift marginalized youth.
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Discover the extraordinary journey of 12-year-old Anthaea-Grace Patricia Dennis, the youngest person to graduate from a Canadian university. From conquering college at age 9 in the biomedical science program at the University of Ottawa to publishing a scientific…
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The inspirational journey of Amie Fornah Sankoh, the first deaf Black woman to achieve a STEM PhD in the U.S. From overcoming childhood hardships in Sierra Leone to groundbreaking research on plant-pathogen interactions at the University of Tennessee,…
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