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Faces of Black Excellence
The inspiring life of Jamaica’s first gold medalist Arthur Wint who had three careers
He was 28 years old when he became the first Jamaican to win a gold medal in the 400-meter dash at the 1948 London Olympics. But, this is not a feat his family wants Dr. Arthur Wint to be remembered for any time his name is mentioned. He was an avid learner and a social…
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Meet one-legged artist Dave and his large-sized historic pots that could hold 40 gallons of water in 1800s
Ceramic pots usually do not catch the attention of a receiver if they are being offered as...
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Andrew Watson, 1st Black international footballer who popularized ‘pass and run’ style in English soccer
He captained the Scotland team to thrash England in a football derby that made screaming headlines...
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The Nigerian-born mom behind 1st interactive African-American STEM doll that recently won award
A mother and daughter recently wrote their names in history books of Black tech innovators....
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Risien Russell, pioneering neurologist in UK who propounded the theory that nobody is sane
A blue plaque was recently instituted in his honor at 44 Wimpole Street where he resided and ran his private practice as a neurologist from 1902 to when he died in March 1939. Dr. Risien Russell was one...
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How Youssef Wahbi went out of his way to become the most influential in the evolution of Egyptian cinema and theater
Choosing a profession to dedicate one’s life to has never been simple. Most of the time, the decision about one’s career is based on a number of interconnected factors. Factors including parental...
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Louis Cousins: How a brave 15-year-old desegregated schools in Virginia in 1959
Before 15-year-old Louis Cousins rose to national prominence as one of the Norfolk 17, he was among the 151 Black students who applied to access second-cycle education in all-white Maury High School in...
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Shaneisha Dodson is behind the creation of the first-ever 18-inch Black superhero doll
Shaneisha Dodson said her urge to create the first-ever 18-inch Black superhero doll stemmed from her inability to find several dolls she could identify herself with as she was growing up. She also said...
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First an idea, but this group made it reality to become first all-Black team to summit Mt. Everest
They achieved a milestone by becoming the first all-Black team to summit the world’s highest mountain, Everest. The Full Circle Everest team are said to have almost doubled the number of Black climbers...
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The Tulsa man forging a new Black Wall Street to help Black entrepreneurs
As a Black entrepreneur, Tyrance Billingsley II has always been desirous of helping and supporting Black businesses. He is motivated by the tenacity of entrepreneurs of Black Wall Street to not only help...
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Qatar 2022: Get to know the five gallant African coaches making history at the world cup
The men’s World Cup, the top tournament hosted by FIFA, is now being held in the Middle Eastern country of Qatar. For the first time in World Cup history, all five African nations will be coached...
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Remembering photographer John Archer, the 1st person of African descent to become London mayor in 1913
John Archer became the first person of African descent to ascend the seat of Mayor in London in 1913. He was elected as Mayor of Battersea in keenly contested polls which he won by a single vote. It was...
