PA — Khaliyah and Aaliyah White, twin sisters from Philadelphia, have graduated as the number 1 and 2 students of their class at GAMP High School. Despite the hardships they faced, Khaliyah graduated valedictorian and Aaliyah graduated salutatorian with their drive and motivation. The twins dedicate their success most especially to their mother who passed Read More…
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Honor of Frederick Douglass NY to be Renames Airport
Rochester, New York‘s airport will be renamed to honor 19th-century abolitionist and freedom fighter Frederick Douglass, one of its most famous and influential residents. According to news, the Monroe County Legislature voted Tuesday night to change the airport’s name to the “Frederick Douglass – Greater Rochester International Airport,” adding the Douglass’ name to the existing Read More…
First African American in NFL History to Become President of a Team
The Washington Football Team, formally known as the Washington Redskins, has appointed Jason Wright as team president. He is the first African American in NFL history to become a team’s president. In this role, Wright will be responsible for leading the organization’s business divisions, including operations, finance, sales, and marketing. He will join Coach Ron Read More…
Woman Behind The First Black-Owned Prepaid Carrier Storefront
Chaymeriyia Moncrief was just 24-years-old when she founded her Tesix Wireless tech company that’s now valued at more than $5 million. Tesix Wireless was launched after Moncrief had a bad experience with a cell phone company. “You go in and they say your phone bill is going to be $98, but you are getting a Read More…
Louisiana State Police Makes History With 3 Black Captains and Lieutenants
The Louisiana State Police Department has made history after recently appointing three Black policemen to the agency’s command staff. It is the first time since 1936 that 3 African American employees are in leadership positions at the same time. In January 2021, Captain Kenny Van Buren was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel over Investigations and Captain Read More…
Amazon Drone Delivery Has FAA Issues
After months of feedback and fine-tuning, the Federal Aviation Administration today issued its final versions of safety rules for drones that fly over people and at night — including the drones that Amazon is developing to make package deliveries. “The new rules make way for the further integration of drones into our airspace by addressing Read More…