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Inspirational stories of 2025
The year 2025 gave us many inspirational and encouraging stories. Some made history on a national level, while others highlighted the power of determination or served as beautiful reminders of the importance of good relationships and self-care. Here are a few of the stories that left us truly inspired. Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang—Ghana’s first female…
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These are the tech personalities of 2025 you should look out for
Some tech personalities stood out to us in 2025. Their impact ranged from start-ups to defining...
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Kevin Durant reaches groundbreaking NBA milestone as his impact grows off the court
Kevin Durant recently reached a major milestone by recording his 5,000th career assist. This...
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Mary Ann Petty honored as Albany’s first Black City employee, 53 years after she started at age 19
Albany recently honored Mary Ann Petty, who was the city’s first Black female employee....
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Keith Lee recognized as TikTok’s first-ever U.S. Creator Of The Year
Keith Lee was honored with the Creator of the Year award at the first-ever U.S. TikTok Awards. Reuters reported that the ceremony took place in Los Angeles at the Hollywood Palladium on December 18 and...
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Coco Gauff signs major deal with Mercedes-Benz days after recognition as highest-paid female athlete
World No. 3 and two-time Grand Slam champion Coco Gauff is the new global ambassador for Mercedes-Benz. This announcement follows her recent recognition as Sportico’s highest-paid female athlete...
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She wanted to be a journalist, now she is heping startups as a partner venture capitalist
Boston-born Haley Bryant is making venture capital (VC) more accessible as a partner at Hustle Fund. Her family background, with a father who started an investment and consulting firm, a mother who runs...
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Barbados’ Mia Mottley, six African women recognized as part of Forbes’ 2025 world’s most powerful women
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has once again demonstrated her global impact, being named one of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women by Forbes in 2025. At No. 99, she joins a select group of...
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Kevin Hart’s The Coramino Fund gives $10,000 grants to support small businesses with AI training
The Coramino Fund, the investment arm of Gran Coramino, the tequila company co-founded by Kevin Hart and Juan Domingo Beckmann, has recently awarded grants to a new group of small businesses. These...
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Gloria Gaynor speaks after receiving a Medal of Honor from Trump
Gloria Gaynor, 82, was among the artists honored at this year’s unconventional Kennedy Center Honors, an announcement that completely stunned her. Upon learning she was selected by the Kennedy Center...
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5-year-old boy saves family from fire that completely tore down their home
A family in Vicksburg is calling their 5-year-old son, Ranajai Hill, a true hero. His quick and brave actions saved their lives from a devastating house fire. The fire completely ruined their home just...
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Meet the student breaking HBCU ground as a triple-threat scholar and Rhodes Scholarship recipient
Aniaba Jean-Baptiste N’guessan, a brilliant final-year student at Morehouse College, has achieved global recognition by being named a 2026 Rhodes Scholar for West Africa. This top honor gives...
