Meet Dr. Keith Black, the surgeon who performed his first organ transplant in 10th grade
Dr. Keith Black showed a great affinity for science at an early age, and when his father observed this love, the family gave him all the support he required –…
Beyonce’s Renaissance World Tour could earn her $2 billion, Forbes says
Beyonce’s Renaissance World Tour could earn her over two billion dollars, according to Forbes. The US Business magazine based the figures on the assumptions of the number of fans buying…
Damar Hamlin reveals plans for $10 million raised for him after on-field collapse
NFL star, Damar Hamlin, on Monday announced what he intends to do with the $10 million that was raised for him after he suffered a cardiac arrest during a match…
‘I make $100 million’ – Nick Cannon shuts down claims he’s a ‘deadbeat dad’
In an interview with The Los Angeles Times, father-of-12, Nick Cannon, said he has had enough of being labeled as a “deadbeat dad” and made out as a villain for…
Meet Latriece Watkins, the first female U.S. chief merchandising officer at Walmart
Latriece Watkins is the newly appointed U.S. chief merchandising officer at Walmart Inc. This new role makes her the first woman, as well as the first person of color to…
Kenyan physics teacher breaks limitations with ingenious laptop battery-powered bikes
Kenyan high school physics teacher, Paul Waweru, is redefining the term “re-use” through his innovative laptop battery–powered bikes. Necessity is indeed the mother of innovation – since his creative solution…
With a combined estimated net worth of $430m, here are the highest-paid black athletes in the world
The recent release of Forbes’ top 10 highest-earning athletes saw an interesting list of legendary sports stars, combined with the refreshing appearance of newcomers whose hard work and skills have…
Megachurch preacher, Bishop T. D. Jakes embraces his Nigerian Igbo heritage
The name Jakes has its roots in German culture, however, that identity is one that popular American preacher, Bishop T. D. Jakes, is no longer willing to embrace since he…
Meet Andy Ingraham, the founder of the National Association of Black Hotel Owners
Andy Ingraham always wanted to work in the hospitality industry, however, his mother had issues with where he wanted to begin his dream. He wanted to work in the Bahamas,…
Indiana sheriff’s deputy killed while protecting son from dog attack
Officials in Indiana said a Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy was killed while she was protecting her 8-year-old son from a dog attack. According to the Indianapolis Star, the fatal…