Today: November 9, 2024
Abena Boamah-Acheampong, a Ghanaian-American CEO and former algebra teacher in Chicago, Illinois, founded Hanahana Beauty in 2017 to “increase accessibility, transparency, and sustainability.” She had an educational background in education and psychology, but ultimately found her calling in entrepreneurship by launching her…
Tunde Onakoya, a Nigerian chess master, and coach, is set to make history with a 58-hour chess marathon in Times Square, New York City on April 17. Onakoya plans to play chess continuously for 58 hours without conceding a single game. His…
Tennis legend Serena Williams and Journalist Elaine Welteroth have joined forces to tackle maternal mortality head-on through the birthFUND initiative. Announced to coincide with Black Maternal Health Week in April 2024, the birthFUND aims to “provide resources, support, and advocacy to improve the…
Renowned Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli, famed for his extravagant style and lavish creations has died in Florence at the age of 83. The news of his death was announced by his company on Instagram, though no further details were provided. Cavalli,…
Emmanuela Ilok is a Nigerian teenager who has received acceptance offers from 11 top U.S. universities including MIT, Stanford, Yale, UPenn, Princeton, Columbia, Georgia Tech, Washington University, University of Chicago, Duke, and Granger College of Engineering. Ilok won the prestigious RISE program…
Former Brooklyn Park City Council member Wynfred Russell, formally launched his campaign for the Minnesota House of Representatives Saturday evening during an event in Osseo featuring former Brooklyn Park Mayor Lisa Jacobson. Mr. Russell, a nonprofit executive, is running to represent District…
The Canada study permit is a mandatory document for foreign nationals to study at designated learning institutions (DLIs) in Canada, excluding those enrolled in programs shorter than six months. Canada is a preferred destination for international students due to various factors, including…
The Custodians of African Literature (COAL), in collaboration with the Avoidable Deaths Network and the University of Leicester launched the “Poets for Avoidable Deaths” campaign to spotlight the critical issue of preventable deaths caused by disasters and hazards in Sub-Saharan Africa and…
To move Maryland forward, we need strong partnerships that tap into the best ideas and talents across all sectors…
The U.S. Embassy in South Africa has joined forces with Prosper Africa to bolster trade and investment relations between the United States and South Africa. They aim to cultivate stronger ties and promote mutual benefits through bolstering trade and investment between the…
