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Elijah PreccielyMajoring in psychics at Southern University, 11-year- old Elijah Precciely is making history. Elijah just became the youngest person ever to receive a full scholarship to the historically black college. Check out his full story in the video!
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Byron AllenAfter realizing early on that the real power was not in front of the camera, but behind it, inspired now CEO and President of Entertainment Studios Byron Allen to create his own production company. He is now looking to expand his entertainment studios media holdings. This comedian-turned-entrepreneur has now acquired the Weather Channel TV Network for $300 Million. His studio is one of the largest disruptors making him one of the first independent producers to have syndicated programming in the world.
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Zandra CunninghamAt just 18-years-old Zandra Cunningham has partnered with one of the largest superstores, Target. She is set to sell her plant-based skincare products called Zandra Beauty that will hit select Target shelves nationwide. With Zandra’s line having 50 plant-based skincare products made of chemical free products take a tag line from her gift box set and “Treat Yo Self”.
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Lauren UnderwoodLauren Underwood, a 32-year old registered nurse with not one but TWO master’s degrees becomes the youngest black woman in U.S. history to be elected in Congress. This is a monuments victory not only for herself, but for her district that is overwhelmingly white. It’s all about having representation where it matters.
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Zakiya RandallInspired by Tiger Woods at a young age, motivated her to start her golf journey at the age of 10. At 17 she became the first woman in Georgia to win the Gold Channel Am Tour and now at 26 she is the 1st and youngest black woman to win a U.S. Golf Open.
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Yara ShahidiThis young "Black-ish" star is no stranger when it comes to proving that brains and beauty goes hand in hand. After revealing earlier this year that she'd been accepted to every college she applied to, it was no surprise that an IVY league wouldn't be off the table, with a recommendation from Michelle Obama who could really say no! With a simple post to her 900K Instagram followers she reveled her choice of Harvard University. Who's to say Yara and Malia Obama won't be roomies!? (We're here for it)
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Source: Medium
Lezley McSpadden & Daysa BrownAfter dropping out of high school nearly 20 years ago, Lezley McSpadden the mother of slain Michael Brown decided to go back to school to get her high school diploma. Graduating alongside her daughter Daysa, Lezley not only was able to present her daughter with her diploma, but was the first to graduate Jennings Senior High's Adult School Program. In Mike Brown's honor, Lezley created the "We Love Our Son's & Daughters Foundation" which focuses on advocating for justice and advancing education.
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Dr. Ncumisa Jilate
Africa’s youngest neurosurgeon, the now Dr. Ncumisa Jilate, 29 knew from an early age that the medical field is where she saw herself working. Completing three years of biology, in just one year in addition to other classes is next level determination that resulted in her astonishing achievement.
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Source: Medium
Auontai (Tay) AndersonThe youngest candidate to ever run for a seat on the Denver Public Schools Board of Education, 18-year-old Auontai (Tay) Anderson. The once homeless teen had this to say about this upcoming election: “My youth gives me the benefit of both a fresh perspective and the first-hand experiences of the strengths and weaknesses of our school system,” Anderson said. He strives to create more opportunities for students but especially students of color which he expresses are his top priority.
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Yara Shahidi17-year-old "Black-ish" star Yara Shahidi first received a recommendation letter from none other than first lady Michelle Obama! And now she has just announced that she has been accepted into every college where she applied.
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Elijah "E-Jayy" DeVaughnHigh school senior from Compton Elijah "E-Jayy" DeVaughn is not going to become a product of his reality. He will be calling Harvard University his new home. After maintaining a 4.0 GPA becoming a Cum Laude of his class, and one of the first African American students to obtain this prestigious CHADWICK SCHOOL induction he is making his community proud.
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Source: Glassdoor
Tiera GuInnThis 22-year-old college student who not only will be graduating from MIT with a 5.0 GPA, but is also designing the “largest and most powerful” rocket in history! She is a Rocket and Structural Design and Analysis Engineer working on the space launch system that Boeing is constructing for NASA. What a way to represent!
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Source: Answers Africa
Jordin PhippsThanks to a powerful video that went viral, this 8 year-old is the youngest person EVER to be accepted to the North Texas University. She was presented with a $10,000 scholarship and guaranteed admission for the class of 2030.
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Source: Aplomb Creative Institute-ACI
Anaya Lee WillabusThe youngest published 'chapter' book author in he U.S is only 9 years old. Way to go girl !
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Source: Vibe
Isaiah CooperThat's right...He's straight outta COMPTON! This 16-year-old teen has made history by becoming the youngest African American to pilot an airplane around the Continental U.S.
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Source: Heavy.com
Gabby DouglassThis years Miss America Pageant will be flipping in their seats for a judge who tumbled her way into America's hearts as 1/5 of the FAB FIVE Olympic gymnasts. Ms. Gabby Douglass this time will be the one in the judging seat.
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Source: Insider Louisville
Darnell FergusonFrom homeless, to incarcerated, to restaurant owner of not one but 3 locations; this 28-year-old defied all odds and achieved what only many can dream.
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Source: Bleacher Report
Serena WilliamsCongratulations is in order yet again for this historic 22nd grand slam title win at Wimbledon.
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2016 Rio Olympics
Source: African Leadership Magazine
So Long Rio 2016
What an amazing year for our black brothers and sisters at this year’s 2016 Rio Olympics. Way to represent and show the world just what black people are made of. Strong, powerful, and as the Olympics showed...determined. This last photo from the Rio Olympics shows nothing but a line of black women athletes at the podium waiting to be given their GOLD medals. Congrats to all of the winners and those who have made history for their countries. Whether the gold was brought home or not, the invisible gold of REPRESENTATION to those little athletes that are watching is just as important. Thank you Rio 2016!
Source: Mic
Dalilah MuhammadDalilah made history by becoming the 1st U.S. woman to win a gold medal in the 400m hurdles.
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Source: IAAF
Ashton EatonAston took home the gold once again during his decathlon race and became one of the few men in Olympic history to become a repeat winner.
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Source: Sports Bet Parlay
Kaya Adwoa ForsonThis 14-year-old teen made history by becoming the 1st swimmer to ever represent Ghana at the Olympics.
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Source: Yahoo Sports
Simone ManuelWhat was that about black people can't swim? Yea that'r right...think again! Simone has just made history by becoming the first Black women to EVER win gold in an individual swimming event.
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Source: Reuters
Brianna C./ Nia A. / Kristi C.That's how you do it team USA ! Our black ladies are taking over by taking home the Gold (Brianna Rollins), Silver (Nia Ali), and Bronze (Krist Castlin) in the women's 100m hurdles.
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Source: BuzzFeed
Simone BilesThis Rio Olympics has been one that will go down in history. Aside from her being the first woman EVER to be an all-around world champion three years in a row, she has won fourteen total world championship medals which is the most ever won by an American woman setting a U.S. record. Way to go Simone!
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Source: Thrillist
Usain BoltWhen BOLT is your last name, it seems like it's destiny for you to become the fastest sprinter that ever lived. He achieved his third gold medal win for the 2016 Rio Olympics.
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Source: Vulture
Simone BilesShe’s three for THREE when it comes to her gold medal wins in women's vault!
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Source: The Source
Ibtihaj MuhammadThis Olympic fencer breaks barriers and became the first Muslim American woman to wear a hijab while competing for the U.S. in this year’s 2016 Rio Olympics.
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Source: Breaking Muscle
Jenny ArthurAt just 22-years-old she broke the American Olympic record for the most weight lifted in the women's 75kg competition. This powerhouse lifted a 107kg. Yup it's only, 235 pounds...no big deal (Ha!)
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Source: Jaipur Women Blog
Michelle CarterShe gets it from her dad! During the Los Angeles Games in 1984, her dad won silver in shot put much like Michelle in the Rio 2016 Olympics. The only difference is she won GOLD! Becoming the first EVER to bring home gold in shot put for team USA.
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Elaine ThompsonLooks like Jamaica holds the title for the world’s fastest runners because right alongside Usain Bolt, 24-year-old Elaine has been dubbed the fastest women in the world!
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Rafaela SilvaDespite racial backlash from losing in Judo in the 2012 Olympics, she fought the urge to quit and became the first Brazilian to win gold in Rio 2016. That's how you get it done!
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Source: The Tri-State Defender
Gabby & SimoneCongrats to our Black ladies in the Final 5 Olympic Team who can officially call themselves Gold Medal winners of the 2016 Rio Olympics! #BlackGirlPower
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Source: SB Nation
Daryl HomerThis 26-year-old became the first American to win a silver medal in fencing in 112 years! Woah!
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Source: YouTube
Powerhouse Simone BilesThis amazingly talented girl has risen to the occasion and surpassed all of her competition at the Rio Olympics by winning GOLD in women's 'All around Olympics'. She has rightfully become the Olympic all-around champion, as well as being dubbed as the GREATEST EVER. Oh yea and did I forget to mention that this teen has won more championship medals than ANY American Woman (ever). She is on fire and will not be stopped!
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Source: I Am Beautiful 365
Gabby DouglassCongrats to one of the beautiful Olympic gymnasts Gabby on getting a Barbie doll made in her honor.
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Source: NBC Olympics
Oscar FigueroaTake a bow...After this Colombian weightlifter won his first EVER gold medal, he symbolically took off his shoes (traditional gesture to indicate retirement of a sport) and took a bow after winning gold in the Rio Olympics. Talk about going out on a high note!
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Source: Sky Sports
Shakur StevensonAmerica's best chance at boxing gold is the US Rio Olympics is in the 'gloves' of this 19-year-old who is considered to be one of America's top talents.
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Source: African in America Network
Justin LynchBeating Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps record when he was the same age as this 16 -year-old (Yea he did that!) in the 100-meter butterfly. Justin Lynch is the guy to keep your eye on.
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Source: Us Weekly
Simone BilesThis 4'9 Olympic gymnast is a force to be reckoned with and a backstory that inspires you to not let your circumstances define you. She was born to a drug/ alcohol addicted mother who was forced to place Simone (and her three siblings) into foster care and was adopted by her grandPARENTS when she was only 5. She is an inspiration to many young girls not only for her amazing abilities but for her will power and drive. LET'S GO SIMONE!
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