Author: Ebenezer Agbey Quist
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The remarkable story of Mariah Brown, a Bahamian immigrant who pioneered Miami’s earliest Black community in Coconut Grove. Learn how she built one of the first Black-owned homes in 1890, inspiring the creation of churches, schools, and businesses.
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The meteoric rise of Barcelona’s teenage sensation, Lamine Yamal, as he breaks records in the Copa del Rey. At just 16 years old, Yamal’s Messi-esque curled effort makes him the youngest goalscorer this century. Uncover his journey from…
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The trailblazing entrepreneur and the first Black woman to own a fully licensed character brand. Discover the journey of Afro Unicorn, initially starting with hand-printed t-shirts and evolving into a brand featured in major national retailers like Walmart,…
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The inspiring journey of Gretta Jackson, who, after 20 years with Outback Steakhouse, becomes the first Black woman to own a franchise in the Detroit region. From a part-time server to managing partner, Jackson’s career ascent is a…
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The story of Debbie Montgomery, the trailblazing first Black woman elected to the St. Paul City Council. From her youth as the youngest person on the NAACP’s national board to becoming St. Paul’s first female police officer, Montgomery’s…
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The historic achievements of BreAnna Boyd, a young black woman entrepreneur honored with her very own “BreAnna R. Boyd Day.” Explore her inspiring journey of overcoming odds to build a mission-driven business providing over 4 million chef-prepared meals…
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The exciting news of Clarence Boston, owner of Atlanta’s Hippin’ Hops Brewery, bringing the first Black-owned distillery to Uptown Charlotte. Explore the “brew-stillery” concept and Boston’s successful brewery expansion from Atlanta to North Carolina.
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The historic moment as Trevor Noah makes Emmy history, becoming the first Black person to win Outstanding Talk Series for “The Daily Show.” Noah’s incisive political commentary and successful seven-year run have solidified his place in Emmy history.
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The inspiring journey of Michele Hoskins, CEO and Founder of the first Black woman-owned multi-million dollar syrup company based in Chicago. Breaking into a male-dominated industry with a family secret syrup recipe, Michele overcame odds to secure major…
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The extraordinary story of Rihanna, the first Black woman to own a cosmetics brand surpassing $1 billion in valuation. Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty, known for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, has achieved a remarkable $1.4 billion valuation, making…
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