Influential People

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Celebrating Nelson Mandela International Day

Jul 18, 2021 09:00AM ● By Kassidy Garland

In 1993, Mandela was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize along with President de Klerk for their contributions to the demise of apartheid.

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Kun’Tre Pharaoh: Student at HBCU Launches Health Brand Ahead of Ultimate Goal to Own Hospital or Healthcare Clinic

Jun 17, 2021 04:00PM ● By Candice Stewart

Kun’Tre Pharaoh, a student at Winston-Salem State University, hopes to one day establish and operate a hospital or healthcare clinic that provides services inclusive of a mixture of holistic, traditional and conventional medical practices.

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6 Black Environmentalists, You Need To Know

Jun 05, 2021 02:00PM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

This #WorldEnvironmentDay is all about ecosystem restoration. We want to highlight some Black environmentalists who have been at the forefront of saving the planet.

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Jamaican Immigrant Encourages Bravery Among Children and Adults Through Story Books and Personal Development

Jun 01, 2021 09:00AM ● By Candice Stewart

How do you inspire children to be brave and go for their dreams? You do so by teaching them about brave people who have accomplished great things in their lifetime!

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Trailblazer and Trans Advocate, Laverne Cox Turns 49

May 29, 2021 05:00PM ● By Kassidy Garland

Laverne Cox is a trailblazer in the Trans community. Today we celebrate her 49th birthday!

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Aliko Dangote - Africa’s Richest Person

May 27, 2021 02:00PM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

Dubbed ‘Africa’s Warren Buffet, Aliko Dangote has worked hard to become the richest person on the continent.

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Augustus ‘Tagor’ Quartey, Ghanaian Businessman, Filmmaker, and CEO of ‘Exklamation’ Fashion Brand on Generating Revenue, Adaptation, and Business Relationships

May 20, 2021 03:00PM ● By Nana Ama Addo

Augustus Quartey, also known as Tagor, is a Ghanaian businessman, filmmaker, and clothing brand owner with a knack for using creativity to make revenue.

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Diedre McLeod: Solo Travel Coach Empowers Caribbean Women to Explore the World

May 07, 2021 05:20PM ● By Candice Stewart

McLeod’s main focus is to empower people, especially Caribbean women, to take the leap and travel.

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Mae C. Jemison - The First Black Woman In Space

Apr 12, 2021 03:00PM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

On this year’s International Day of Human Space Flight, we celebrate the remarkable Mae C. Jemison - the first Black woman in space.

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Lisa Taylor, Director at Fresh Grocer, Leads and Strategically Serves the Community During a Crisis

Mar 17, 2021 09:00AM ● By Nana Ama Addo

Lisa Taylor is the Director at Fresh Grocer on Monument Road. After climbing the corporate ladder, she joined the ShopRite team, which is operated by Brown’s Super Stores Inc..

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