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From air traffic controller to first Black CEO of Tampa International Airport, meet Michael Stephens
Michael Stephens is the first Black individual to be chosen CEO of Tampa International Airport (TPA) by the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority Board. He will become the fourth CEO in TPA history when Joe Lopano departs in April 2025. Stephens told abcAction News, “This man [Lopano] has incredibly massive shoes that he’s left behind to…
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Cardi B finally opens up about how much she was paid to appear at a Kamala Harris campaign rally
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Jon Jones Net Worth: Earnings, Endorsements, and Career Highlights
Get to know UFC fighter Jon Jones’ Net Worth and Career Highlights American professional...
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Couple now first African Americans to develop a shopping plaza in Fayetteville, GA
Meet Felicia and Winchel Elibert; they are behind a four-acre Fayetteville, GA, shopping plaza...
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Florida mother who ‘accidentally’ shot teen daughter at McDonald’s arrested
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Tina Knowles speaks on how much Beyoncé was paid for speaking at Harris’ rally
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‘I made a mistake’ – Shyne backtracks after initially saying Kendrick Lamar’s album was ‘trash’
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Tobi Haastrup, the teen football star who learned to play in a week and has over 20 colleges chasing him
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Why is Trump yet to appoint a Black Person to his Cabinet?
President-elect Donald Trump has begun announcing his Cabinet nominees, but so far, no Black...
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9 Trump policies that will hurt Black Americans
After securing victory in the 2024 U.S. elections, concerns have grown within Black communities...
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Why moving to Africa may be a good option during Trump’s presidency
Ever thought about moving to Africa? Now might be the perfect time. For some Black Americans,...
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5 historic wins on Election Night worth celebrating after Kamala Harris’ loss
Kamala Harris failed to become the first female president in America after her Republican rival...
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Here are the highest-paid dead Black celebrities of 2024
They are dead, but their legacy lives on as they continue to top the charts of the highest-paid...
Culture
Interesting recipe for ancient Egyptian cocktail revealed – it contained breast milk, other bodily fluids
A new study has revealed that ancient Egyptians consumed an alcoholic cocktail made with psychedelic drugs and bodily fluids. Researchers analyzed chemical traces inside a 2,200-year-old ceramic drinking mug found in Egypt. The palm-sized mug features the head of the deity Bes, believed to protect women and children, especially during labor. The researchers discovered that…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams faces criticism over newly signed Safe Hotels Act
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is under fire from hospitality industry leaders after enacting...
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Trick Daddy reiterates he’s not African American despite backlash
Veteran Miami rapper Trick Daddy reiterated he does not identify as African American after...
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Granite Art captivates tourists and locals at Laongo Symposium in Burkina Faso
Seventeen sculptors from nine African and European nations have gathered in the village of...
History
The history of how Black Immigrants came to America
Black immigrants have shaped America for centuries, with their stories reflecting both resilience and ambition. From the forced migrations of the transatlantic slave trade to the voluntary arrivals of African and Caribbean professionals, the journey of Black immigrants highlights the enduring quest for freedom, opportunity, and justice. The Transatlantic Slave Trade: The beginningThe earliest chapter…
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Meet the unsung heroes who rescued more than 1,000 children during Rwanda’s genocide
Nearly 30 years after the Rwandan genocide, a gripping story of survival and humanitarian bravery...
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Survivors of Rwandan Genocide testify at Paris trial over 1994 massacres
Gunfire rang out as men armed with machetes and clubs stormed a convent in Rwanda, where civilians...
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Morocco showcases ancient history of Chellah in new exhibition
A new exhibition at Morocco’s central bank museum in Rabat is illuminating the ancient...
Women
Meet Oregon’s first Black member of Congress: ‘I am proud to be the first, but not the last’
Janelle Bynum became Oregon’s first Black member of Congress after successfully flipping a U.S. House seat from Republicans this month. The Democrat took the seat after defeating Republican Lori Chavez-DeRemer. She said in a press conference, “It’s not lost on me that I am one generation removed from segregation. It’s not lost on me that…
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How this nurse entrepreneur is helping other Black nurses launch 8-figure businesses
Alvionna Brewster is the driving force behind the Black Nurse Entrepreneurs (BNE) group, a...
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Cher reveals Tina Turner asked her for advice on how to leave her abusive husband
In her new memoir, Cher: The Memoir, Part One, trailblazing pop star Cher revealed her deceased...
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Daughter of the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee is now the first woman to replace her mother in Congress
Erica Lee Carter has succeeded her mother, Sheila Jackson Lee, a former member of Congress....
Business
From air traffic controller to first Black CEO of Tampa International Airport, meet Michael Stephens
Michael Stephens is the first Black individual to be chosen CEO of Tampa International Airport (TPA) by the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority Board. He will become the fourth CEO in TPA history when Joe Lopano departs in April 2025. Stephens told abcAction News, “This man [Lopano] has incredibly massive shoes that he’s left behind to…
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How this nurse entrepreneur is helping other Black nurses launch 8-figure businesses
Alvionna Brewster is the driving force behind the Black Nurse Entrepreneurs (BNE) group, a...
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Meet the woman on a mission to plant one million coconut trees in Nigeria
Ebun Feludu, founder of Kokari Coconuts & Company, is proving to the world how incredible...
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How Salisu Buhari went from political scandal to industrial success with a $28M plastic business
Salisu Buhari’s Kano-based Rumbu Industries initially started in 2001 as a manufacturer...
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