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Elizabeth “Bessie” Coleman was born in 1892 in Atlanta, Georgia. Bessie was no exception to the treatment meted out to people of color in...

MAE JEMISON – THE FIRST BLACK WOMAN ASTRONAUT

In 1992 Mae Jemison made history by becoming the first African American woman to travel into space. As part of the seven-member crew aboard...

Highest Black Achiever Dr. Willard Wigan: The Master of Micro Miniature Art

The world of micro miniatures - intricate, tiny handmade works of art which cannot be seen with the natural eye - was revolutionized by...

THE INDOMITABLE TRACY CHAPMAN MAKES HISTORY

In the late 1980's Tracy Chapman burst onto the music scene with her eponymous debut album after being signed to Electra records. The album’s...

JAMAICA’S PRIZED SPRINTER – ELAINE THOMPSON-HERAH

As one of Jamaica’s sprint queens, Elaine Thompson-Herah has been one of the most dominant track athletes to represent the country. Born on June...

JAMAICAN MARY SEACOLE (11/23/1805 – 5/14/1881) – A BEACON OF COMPASSION AND TENACITY

Mary Jane Seacole, a Jamaican nurse and businesswoman, is an unsung hero whose remarkable life unfolded against the backdrop of the 19th century. Born...

BILLIONAIRE TYLER PERRY – FROM BRUTAL GRAVITY TO AMAZING POWER

Tyler Perry was born September 13th, 1969, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He experienced a very tough upbringing that vastly influenced his success later on...

DR. GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER (1860s – 1943)

The pioneer and historian Dr. George Washington Carver’s headstone reads: “He could have added fortune to fame, but caring for neither, he found happiness...

COCO GAUF – THE DEFINITION OF YOUNG BLACK GREATNESS

Grabbing the imagination and captivating Tennis audiences all over the world, with a cool focused demeanor would best describe Coco Gauf. The young phenomenon was...

THE SELF APPOINTED HERBALIST – DR. SEBI (11/26/1933 – 8/6/2016)

Dr. Sebi, born Alfredo Darrington Bowman on November 26, 1933, in Ilanga, Honduras, was a self-proclaimed herbalist, pathologist, and natural healer. His journey from...

TRINIDAD’S ALTHEA MCNISH (1924-2020) – DESIGNED FABRICS FOR QUEEN ELIZABETH II

Trinidad & Tobago’s Althea McNish was the first African-American to achieve international recognition, which led to her assignment to create fabrics for Queen Elizabeth...

LEBRON JAMES STANDS AMONG THE GREATEST IN BASKETBALL

Lebron James’ ascent to being arguably one of the greatest in the game of basketball is attributed to hard work, perseverance, and unparalleled athletic...

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