George Crum – The Original Chips Maker
George Crum, born in 1824, is credited with inventing one of the most popular snacks in the world today - the potato chip.
Patricia Bath – Brightening The Future, One Procedure at a Time
Dr. Patricia Bath was a groundbreaking ophthalmologist who revolutionized cataract surgery with her invention of the Laserphaco Probe, a medical device used to remove cataracts using laser technology.
Antoine Keller – A Medical Marvel, Embodying a Legacy of Healing
The remarkable journey of a distinguished Cardio-Thoracic Surgeon, Dr Antoine Keller, nurtured by heritage and fueled by unconditional Family Support.
Go Tell It on the Mountain
“Go Tell It on the Mountain” is a semi-autobiographical novel by James Baldwin, first published in 1953. The book is a coming-of-age story that follows the experiences of John Grimes, a young African-American boy growing up in Harlem in the 1930s.
Muddy Waters: The boy who dared to dream and became the ‘Father of Modern Chicago Blues’
The year was 1954. If you turned on a radio, your ears would most likely be greeted by the vocal stylings of men and women like Eddie Fisher, Doris Day and Frank Sinatra. Musically, it was a great time to be alive.
Tony Clayton – Putting Skin in The Game
District Attorney Tony Clayton is a man of myriad accomplishments. The deliberate understatement on his social media bio is both endearing and revealing of his character - disarmingly humble and remarkably grounded, despite a plethora of prestigious legal achievements.
Starr Andrews – The Black Figure Skating Sensation that Made History
Starr Andrews was born in Los Angeles, California in June 2001. Part of a family where she has two older sisters and a brother, she had her first experience of the ice when she was just three years old. This happened when she watched her mother, Tosh, taking skating lessons.
Ted Ellis – A Man of Genuine Polymathic Talent, Dedicated to Uplifting Louisiana’s African-American Community through Art
Ted Ellis is a man of genuine polymathic talents. An astonishingly successful son of Louisiana, born and bred in New Orleans, a chemist by academic training, a former soldier, now a famous, critically and commercially acclaimed portrait artist
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper – Abolitionist, suffragist, poet, teacher, public speaker, and writer
How one inspiring woman used poetry, writing and teaching to fight for abolition and suffrage. An orphan from Baltimore, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper became one of the most important black women in history.
Jamar Simien – “If you love art, you need to practise”
He’s the artist, educator and Chief Executive Officer behind Contour Functional Art, a sustainable art and design firm uplifting East African communities.
The company builds on a thoughtful concept. Contour...
Lonnie Johnson
Lonnie G. Johnson is an African American engineer and inventor, born in Alabama in 1949. He earned a master's degree from Tuskegee University in nuclear engineering before going on to work for the US Air Force...
Lewis Family Sugar Cane Farmers – Youth is the driving force for Success Over Generations
It's all about family when it comes to the Lewis’, one of Louisiana's best-known sugarcane empires. A state built on the work and lives of farmers, Louisiana has long been known for its...
The Growth of a Black Catholic Community – The Story of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church
Dates mean so many things to different people. We hold dates to commemorate birthdays, anniversaries, the first day of our new beginnings and sadly, the last days of our earthly journeys. Dates have become th...
Thomas L. Jennings – Tradesman and abolitionist
Thomas L. Jennings (1791 – February 12, 1859) was an African-American tradesman and abolitionist in New York City, New York. He operated and owned a tailoring and dry-cleaning business, and, in 1821, he was the...
Staying true to his roots – A young jazz pianist with talent to burn
New Jersey native Taurey Butler has carved out a solid reputation as a highly skilled pianist able to wring the new out of the old to produce his unique and original style. His self-compositions have also drawn...