Allen Toussaint celebrated for his contributions to American music The U.S. Postal Service today celebrated the iconic New Orleans musician Allen Toussaint (1938-2015) as the 48th honoree in the Black Heritage stamp series. As a virtuoso pianist, singer, songwriter, composer, arranger and producer, Toussaint played a pivotal role in shaping the unique sound of New Read More…
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34-Year-Old Engineer Who Quit His Day Job To Transform A Cave Into A Vacation Rental
NOW ITS BOOKED OUT A YEAR IN ADVANCE, RAKING IN OVER $700,000 A YEAR Bryant Gingerich quit his 9-to-5 as a mechanical engineer to build picturesque short-term rentals in the Ohio wilderness. Now they’re booked out a year in advance, raking in over $700,000 yearly. Nestled in a stretch of the Ohio wilderness, there’s a dark Read More…
Frederick Jones’ mobile refrigeration unit invention
The History Page That fresh produce in your fridge? It’s there because of Frederick Jones’ mobile refrigeration unit, invented in 1938. Before that, transporting perishable food across the country was nearly impossible. Born in 1893, Jones left school in 8th grade but went on to earn an engineering license by age 20. His natural talent Read More…
JANIYA BAKER HAS A POWERFUL AND AWESOME BILLIONAIRE ACHIEVER’S MINDSET ATTITUDE
A BILLIONAIRE’S MINDSET – Homestead High School Student Becomes First to Leap From Ninth to Twelfth Grade Janiya Baker, a 15-year-old from Homestead, Florida, has made history as the first Miami-Dade student to jump from 9th to 12th grade in a year! Excelling academically with the highest GPA in her class while serving as class Read More…
28-Year-Old Black Woman Who Owns Her Own Accredited International College
At 28, Caroline Esinam Adzogble is a seasoned educational consultant and a champion for better educational opportunities across Africa. She owns her own accredited international college as one of the youngest female entrepreneurs in Ghana. The Ghanaian-born inspirational and multi-award winning entrepreneur, philanthropist and educationist has a deep passion for changing education in Africa and she is already Read More…
AWESOME WINNER: 8-year-old African-American girl emerges winner of US chess competition
At 8 years old, Diamond Shakoor made history as the youngest African-American female to go undefeated in a US Chess National competition. With her father as her coach, she turned natural talent and dedication into a national title. Diamond’s journey shows how strategy, passion, and perseverance can lead to greatness. An exceptional 8-year-old girl named Read More…