Tamia Potter, a medical student at CWRU, is the first Black woman to be appointed as a neurosurgery resident in Vanderbilt’s 148-year history.
CLEVELAND, Ohio — A medical student from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine has made history in becoming the first Black woman doctor to be offered a…
9-year-old Black prodigy has already begun college – but schools often fail to recognize highly talented Black students
Editor’s note: Amid numerous reports about how Black students lag behind others in educational achievement, occasionally you may hear about a young Black “prodigy” who got accepted into college at an early age….
“Dad I Miss You”: Little Girl Cries Deeply After Father Returned From 4 Months Trip
A father, @cookingwithsindaco, has shared an emotional video of how his daughters reacted when they saw him again after four months. The man said while he was away…
Gallaudet University Holds Graduation Ceremony For Black Deaf Students And Teachers Segregated In The 1950s
Krissi Spence accepted a diploma on behalf of her mother, Robbie Cheatham, at Gallaudet University on July 22, 2023. (Minh Connors/The Washington Post via Getty Images) At a…
Admission To The University Of Malawi For A 14-year-old Girl Who Plans To Graduate As A Doctor At 19 Years Old
An exceptional 14-year-old girl from Zimbabwe, Taida Mapara has set an outstanding record as one of the youngest African students ever accepted to university after being admitted to…
How young Black African Australians combat anti-Black myths and recover racial dignity through social media
For Black African young people in Australia, social media can be especially fraught – a place they witness footage of anti-Black violence, contend with an “othering” gaze and…
How beautiful: 6-Yr-Old Who Lost His Mom Beautifully Honors Her In His Graduation Speech.
Kindergartener Jaxon Carter recently astounded teachers and parents with his moving graduation speech. He dedicated his words to his late mom, who had passed away in a fire….
Goldman Sachs announces a $2.1 billion commitment with their program to empower one million black women.
Goldman Sachs is investing in Black women-owned businesses with a program that will take their business to the next level. CNBC reports the global investment bank invested $2.1 billion into…
Meet the first Black woman to open a private optometry practice in North Carolina
Paula Newsome holds many “first” titles, including being the first Black woman to open her own optometry practice in North Carolina. She became the second Black woman to…
Shuwanza Goff first Black woman named White House director of Legislative Affairs
Former House floor director Shuwanza Goff made history on Monday when she became the first Black woman to serve as White House director of Legislative Affairs. Goff will…