Influential People

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Getting to know Hon. Chris Chaplin

Feb 26, 2024 10:00AM ● By Dr. Eric Nzeribe, DBA, MS

A career of caring, community, and compassion

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From Shackles To Sovereignty: Inspirational African Leaders In The Fight Against Colonialism

Feb 23, 2024 12:00PM ● By Okechukwu Nzeribe

Self-determination became a uniting decimal among many inspirational leaders all across Africa.

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Black Female Leaders Who Are Shaping History Today

Feb 17, 2024 12:00PM ● By Gift Joe

In honor of Black History Month, we’re taking a look at Black female leaders who are still breaking barriers, doing their bit, and changing society for the better.

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Exploring Philadelphia's Black Heroes: Guion Bluford, Octavius V. Catto, Rebecca J. Cole, Dr. Helen Octavia Dickens, Crystal Bird Fauset, Jessie Redmon Fauset, James Forten, and Francis Ellen Watkins Harper.

Feb 13, 2024 10:00AM ● By Okechukwu Nzeribe

Known for its crucial role in the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the city is home to a rich history of monuments and an array of ethnic nationalities amongst which are the Black heroes whose courage, resilience, and commitment have impacted the growth of American Democracy.

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Shawn Mooring: A Philadelphia Servant Leader!

Feb 12, 2024 10:00AM ● By Dr. Eric Nzeribe, DBA, MS

Shawn Mooring, the Head of Philadelphia Programs at the Lenfest Institute for Journalism, began his journey in West Philadelphia, where the city’s vibrant culture and complex challenges molded his early worldview.

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Black Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

Feb 10, 2024 12:00PM ● By Gift Joe

In the ever-evolving landscape of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), Black professionals have surely earned their seat at the table.

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Gumball Machine Poetry and a Philly Soul: LindoYes's Sweet Treats for the Mind

Jan 29, 2024 02:00PM ● By Anand Subramanian

In the artistic streets of Philadelphia, a different kind of treat is being dished out: tiny bursts of poetry and unexpected solace, courtesy of artist-activist LindoYes and his "Gumball Project."

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AU’s Ambassadors Ball Honors Leaders Working to Empower African Diaspora

Jan 22, 2024 02:00PM ● By Karen Warrington

Hosted by Hilda Suka-Mafudze, the African Union Permanent Representative to the United States, the event honored Ambassador Susan Rice, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, singer Angelique Kidjo and Randall Robinson, the founder of TransAfrica, posthumously.

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Tracie Powell - The Badass Fighter

Jan 22, 2024 12:00PM ● By Dr. Eric Nzeribe, DBA, MS

Tracie Powell's journey offers invaluable lessons for people of color aspiring to make their mark in journalism and beyond.

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Black Mother-Daughter Duo Created ChatGPT Alternative

Jan 15, 2024 02:00PM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

Tamar Huggins and her 13-year-old daughter Talia Grant created a new generative AI platform called Spark Plug.

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