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This brave woman gave up her job in her 30s, now she’s visiting countries and swimming with sea lions
In her quest for self-discovery, Nikki Vontaya gave up an easy life in advertising sales, her apartment in New York City, and corporate burnout in favor of a passport and a plan to visit 12 countries in 12 months. People reported last week that the 32-year-old Detroit native is in Peru in her tenth month…
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104-year-old Cass Tech alumna awarded at graduation ceremony as one of school’s first Black students
104-year-old Julia Esaw was the honored guest at the Cass Technical High School graduation...
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16-year-old wins the prestigious Arkwright Scholarship for her genius medical drone design
The Arkwright Engineering Scholarship, one of the most coveted awards for young engineering...
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Meet Kirsty Coventry, the first African and first woman to become president of the International Olympic Committee
Kirsty Coventry made history as the first female and first African president of the International...
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71-year-old sets world record for bench pressing on his birthday
Phillip Hambrick, a retired Army helicopter pilot, set a new Guinness World Record for bench pressing on his 71st birthday. He made both world and state history when he broke the world record for...
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On her third attempt, Willow Newell becomes first-ever Black Miss Wisconsin – this is her story
Willow Newell was just crowned Miss Wisconsin, becoming the first Black woman to win the title. The 22-year-old native of Racine impressed the audience with her evening attire, interviewing prowess, and...
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Jacqueline Moore: Meet the first Black woman inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame
Jacqueline Moore was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2016, making her the first Black woman to be inducted. The well-known wrestler established herself as a force in the ring and a pioneer of...
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‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ Opal Lee will not lead annual Freedom march after recent hospitalization
Opal Lee, popularly referred to as “The Grandmother of Juneteenth,” will not be taking part in this year’s Walk for Freedom march, which will begin at Farrington Field in the Cultural...
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Why this Jackson dad was just crowned Father of the Year
On Father’s Day, some people receive warm wishes and perhaps gifts of appreciation, but one Jackson father received two recognitions. Jackson selected Nicholas Brown, a father of three, as Father...
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18-year-old high school graduate makes history running for mayor in Alabama
An 18-year-old is aiming high, intending to begin with the position of mayor of Fairfield, Alabama, where he lives. Brandon Moss declared his run just two weeks after he walked across the stage to get...
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Brookings Metro Launches Dashboard To Bridge Black Business Ownership Gaps
Recognizing the potential of Black-owned businesses in boosting local economies, the nonprofit organization The Brookings Institution’s Metro Center for Community Uplift has launched the Black Business...
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Marsai Martin: Actress Moves To Help 10,000 Young Women Build Wealth Over 3-Year Period
Actress and producer Marsai Martin has taken her youth empowerment mission to the next level with a new partnership deal. Her non-profit organization, Marsai’s Way Foundation, has reportedly joined...