5 popular people from Barbados you should know
The beautiful island of Barbados in the Caribbean gained its independence from Britain in 1966 after several years of slavery and colonisation. The island is mostly made up of generations…
How Kim Kardashian changed the fate of a Black fashion brand with one unexpected move
Founder of JBD Apparel, Saudia Islam, took to knitting as an escape mechanism from the anxiety and depression issues she was battling with. Soon, the activity that provided a safety…
Meet Tanzania’s Neema Swai, who just made history flying the first cargo-only aircraft in Africa
It was all joy early on this month when Tanzanians received their very first cargo aircraft in the country. The freighter plane, which landed at the Julius Nyerere International Airport…
How Somali-American supermodel Iman defied beauty retailers to build a $25M beauty line
Iman Mohamed Abdulmajid is a Somalian-American retired fashion model, actress, and entrepreneur, who had her breakthrough as a model after encountering photographer, Peter Beard, at the University of Nairobi in…
Kenya: Suspect in custody over religious cult deaths dies after going on hunger strike
A Kenyan man in police custody passed away ten days after embarking on a hunger strike following allegations that he played a role in the mass deaths of members of…
After more than 60 years, Black Boy Scout finally gets his Eagle ceremony denied to him
Samuel Lynn Jones became an Eagle Scout — scouting’s highest achievement — at the age of 15 but was denied the ceremony that goes with it. When he asked his…
How Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson built the fastest growing Tequila brand in history
At the height of the pandemic in 2020, Dwayne Johnson, also known as “The Rock,” ventured into the liquor industry and launched his own liquor brand called Teremana Tequila. A…
Philly student shot 10 times disappointed he was barred from attending prom and graduation
Philadelphia teen, Dashawn Walker, was on his way home from school in February when a gunman opened fire on him, striking the then-17-year-old high school student 10 times. Besides being…
Here is how Mary J. Blige is building a business empire beyond her music career
Mary J. Blige is an American singer, producer, actress, and songwriter who is considered an icon in the global music industry and popular culture. Blige has sold over 50 million…
Meet Yene Damtew, the hairstylist behind Michelle Obama’s dazzling hair curls
Despite growing up in an environment full of doubts and skepticism, celebrity stylist, Yene Damtew, was quite adamant she could reach higher heights in her career if she stayed focused…