Ghanaian Fitness Guru Yoofi Monney on an Immigrant’s Journey, Fitness and Healthy Habits
A Ghanaian proverb says “Obi nnim obrempon ahyease/No one knows the beginning of a great man”.
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Spotting the Rare Eves of Our Time: Meet Battalion Chief Lisa C. Forrest
“Women are leaders everywhere you look–from the CEO that runs a Fortune 500 Company to the housewife who raises her…
This International Women’s Day and Beyond, Be Inspired by Jamaica’s First Female Prime Minister
This formidable woman has been honored in the form of Portia Dreams, the authorized and approved biography on her childhood and pre-teen years, which appears in the form of a children’s book.
Meet Alexis Chateau: How This Black Solo Female Traveler Is Going Against the Grain
Black solo traveler and full-time RVer, Alexis Chateau, says that representation is important to remind people that access to the great outdoors in the solo travel community is not exclusive to one group of people.
There are 16 Black Billionaires in the World Today; Three are Women.
According to Forbes, out of 2,755 billionaires in the world, only 16 are Black! Throughout the years, Black people have…
5 African Scientists We Need to Celebrate
Black individuals’ and the Black community as a whole’s contributions and achievements in the history of science have frequently gone unnoticed. By emphasizing these accomplishments and giving deeper, more varied portrayals of scientific history, we are beginning to correct the imbalance in historical and contemporary narratives of science and create new and inspiring role models for future generations.
Meet Imani White; 21-Year-Old Black Restaurant Owner
Ms. White joined the staff of the Dew Inn in February of 2021. While only an employee, she did more than wait tables and make omelets–she took pride and found joy in building bonds with her frequent visitors. White says her goal was simple, “make sure that you feel taken care of, that you feel better than when you came in.”
Up Close and Personal: Honorable Tracey Gordon Event Recap
As the current Philadelphia Register of Wills, Honorable Gordon is the first Black female to hold this position. Through her work with the City of Philadelphia, she implements comprehensive probate form, promotes diversity in policy, and improves the title crisis.
5 Best African American Cinematographers
Despite the clear public attention to diversity, the majority of Hollywood films continue to be cast as predominantly White. But behind the camera, the hurdles for African Americans appear to be even higher, with the list of African American cinematographers being very limited.
Dr. Kenneth Scott, CEO of Beech Companies, to be Honored at The Wagner Free Institute ‘A Sip of Science’ 2021 Benefit Cocktail Party
Join The Wagner Free Institute of Science of Philadelphia on Friday, November 12th, 2021, from 5:40 pm to 8:30 pm for their annual “A Sip of Science Benefit Cocktail Party” event.