Here’s What We Know About Travis King, The Black U.S. Solider Who Crossed Into North Korea
Pvt. 2nd Class Travis King. (Image: Facebook) The U.S. Army soldier who bolted into North Korea has been identified as Travis King, NBC News reports. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced that Pvt. 2nd Class…
Teen Who Beat Life-threatening Disease Now Hopes To Become Doctor — And Is Headed To Harvard To Help Others
(Screenshot: wmchealthgiving.org) Hanif Mouehla was just 8-years-old when he was diagnosed with sickle cell disease. Now 17, Mouehla has been inspired to care for others like him. He’s headed to…
A woman from Florida makes history by becoming the first black woman winemaker in the state: she’s the first, but she won’t be the last
A Florida woman is making history as the state’s first Black female winemaker, Click Orlando reports. Four years ago, Desiree Noisette founded Mermosa, a wine company she was inspired to…
Young African-American Girl Breaks Record At Stanford University In The US, Becomes First-ever Black Valedictorian
A young African American girl named Taryn Thomas has made history as the first-ever black Valedictorian Stanford University in the United States. Cali Johnson graduated as the…
The rise and success of the first Black female billionaire Sheila Johnson
Johnson began her third act in 2013 when she founded Salamander Resort & Spa Words by: HD Staff • Photos by Justin Kriel, Eric Stein, Kris Tamburello, and courtesy…
Stephanie Allain becomes the first black woman to lead the producers guild.
The Producers Guild of America (PGA) has named its first Black woman president in the 72-year-history of the organization, the Los Angeles Times reports. Stephanie Allain got her start as…
Louisville appoints Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel as first Black woman to lead its police department
Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel has been officially selected as the Louisville Metro Police Department’s new chief, marking the first time a Black woman has served permanently in the role. Louisville…
Four nuns were rescued from behind enemy lines by the USS Nautilus (SS-168)
Photo Credit: US Navy / Wikimedia Commons / Public Domain When war erupted in the Pacific, many found their homes situated in areas of conflict. There were also…
Beautiful Lady Who Had Problems Paying School Fees Finally Succeeds, Wins $2million Scholarship To US Universities And Lives Debt-free In NYC
22 year Old Gabriella Carter has finally won 2 million dollars to different University in the United States after she struggled to pay her school fees. Gabriella Carter…
The Kentucky House’s first black lady in over 20 years
Attica Scott made her mark in political history months before the results of the general election came in. She became Kentucky’s first African American woman legislator in almost…