Trudiann Branker – The First Female Master Blender for The World’s Oldest Rum Distillery
For the last few hundred years Mount Gay Rum distilleries in Barbados, like many others have had a long line of men filling these shoes.
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5 Lessons from African American Business Mavericks: Pioneering Paths, Building Legacies
The fabric of American business comprises a diverse range of stories, and the contributions of African Americans are particularly noteworthy.
Nigeria’s Black Women Vice-Chancellors, Their Unique Experiences and the Struggle for Representation
Only 5.27% of all Nigeria’s vice-chancellors since 1960 have been women.
Henri Lopes, Prime Minister of Congo Turned Renowned Novelist in the Black Community
Lopes, born to mixed ancestry, was a writer who never wanted to be confined to one “bank”. His novels depicted an inclusive range of characters.
The Living Legacy of Henry Bredekamp; A Renowned South African Historian in the Black Community
Bredekamp will be remembered for his influential role as a public historian and a conduit for the revival of the Khoisan indigenous identity.
3 Key Insights from the Fatherhood Conference
I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Rufus Sylvester Lynch, Ph.D., ACSW, Chair of The Strong Families Commission, Inc., for inviting me as a panel facilitator at the Commonwealth Citizens’ Council for Greater Father Family Involvement.
Mother-Daughter Duo Made History as the First Caribbean Women to Go to Space & Other Black People Who Made Space History
Black people have played key roles in the assembly of the International Space Station, NASA, and today utilize the orbiting lab by performing numerous spacewalks and robotic operations and conducting research as expedition crewmembers.
Son of a Ghanian Liberian Elected to US Congress in Rhode Island
Representative Gabe Amo became the first son of West African Immigrants to win the House of Representative in Rhode Island’s special congressional election on November 7.
10 Black Environmental Leaders to Follow
Black environmental leaders are shaping many of today’s most important conversations about climate justice and driving cutting-edge research into ecosystems, planetary science, and wildlife.
The American Dream: Stories of Success and Perseverance by African Americans
In this in-depth exploration, we delve into the lives and stories of African Americans who have triumphed over adversity, shattered glass ceilings, and blazed trails toward their versions of the American Dream.