Dr. Kanika Bowen-Jallow Has Made History As The 9th Black Woman Pediatric Surgeon In The United States
Black doctors matter! A Texas doctor is making history as the ninth Black black woman to be a pediatric surgeon in the United States, Good Morning America reports. Dr. Kanika Bowen-Jallow is a Texas native who has dreamed of becoming a surgeon since she was in the second grade. In high school, a teacher told her she wouldn’t […]
This Mom Gave Birth To 9 Children At Once Just In Time For Mother’s Day
What a beautiful way to celebrate motherhood! A Malian mom gave birth to nine children, just in time for Mother’s Day, the New York Post reports. Halima Cisse, who hails from Timbuktu, was told by doctor’s in Mali that she’d be giving birth to seven babies. She went to Morocco for a second opinion, where […]
DC Student Graduating High School At 16-Years-Old, Gets Accepted To 14 Colleges – Chooses FAMU
Congratulations are in order! A 16-year-old Washington, D.C. student is graduating high school early and has been accepted to 14 colleges, Fox 5 D.C. reports. Curtis Lawrence III has been preparing for college since he was in the 7th grade. His mother, Malene, said she and his father started by helping him identify a potential major and […]
Dr. William Tate IV Makes History As First Black President Of LSU
Time to celebrate! Dr. William Tate has been appointed as the next president of Louisiana State University (LSU). He will be the first Black person to hold the position at LSU and in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The board voted May 6, 15-0, in favor of Tate, the university announced. “This is a very pivotal time […]
Texas Woman Becomes Beloved Teacher At The Same School Where She Was Once A Janitor
She’s living proof that anything is possible! A Texas woman persevered against the odds to become a beloved teacher at the same school where she once served as a custodian, Today.com reports. Wanda Smith always wanted to become a teacher, putting her dreams on hold to take care of her family and mother. For years, […]
He Just Opened The First Black-Owned 7-Eleven In Nevada
Free Slurpees for the culture! Johnathan Lacy is making history as the first Black owner of a 7-Eleven store in Nevada, Fox 5 Vegas reports. He didn’t set out to make history; he just focused on making a dream of his a reality, saving up all the money he could to invest in his business. “What I […]
She Earned 19 Scholarships Totaling More Than $5 Million From Across The US And Canada
Now, this is impressive! A Nigerian teen earned 19 scholarship offers across the U.S. and Canada, totaling more than $5 million, CNN reports. Victory Yinka-Banjo is the daughter of Nigerian parents, Chika Yinka-Banjo, a senior lecturer at the University of Lagos, and Adeyinka Banjo, a private sector procurement, and supply chain executive. Victory first gained national recognition […]
This 5-Year-Old Wanted To Dress Up As Michael Jackson For His Birthday And He Nailed It
The king of the playground! Five-year-old Carter celebrated his birthday this week by showing up as his favorite singer, Michael Jackson. His mother, Angela Richardson, said her son has always had a love of music – immediately catching the melody, and at times the lyrics – of his favorite songs. “He became a super MJ […]
70-Year-Old South Carolina Native Earns His Ph.D In Political Science From Howard University
You’re never too old to go after your dreams! Joseph M. Grant, a 70-year-old South Carolina native, earned his doctorate in political science from Howard University, Howard.edu reports. Grant has accomplished several things over his life but decided to revisit some of his dreams as he got older. He said one of those dreams was to attend an HBCU. […]
Yamiche Alcindor Named Host of “Washington Week” on PBS
She can’t be stopped! PBS White House reporter and provider of endless Black girl magic, Yamiche Alcindor, has been named moderator of the network’s show “Washington Week,” according to an announcement by the PBS affiliate station WETA. Alcindor will take the helm beginning Friday, replacing former house and managing editor of “Washington Week,” Bob Costa, […]