Lebron Hired His Friend Rich Paul As His Agent With No Experience Or Degrees. Everyone Said He Was Crazy. Today, LeBron is Worth $1 Billion And Rich Paul Is Now The
#1
Agent In The NBA
From perfect SAT score to limitless potential, Justin Ricketts is headed to the top-tier universities with a dream of becoming a neurosurgeon. We can't wait to see the amazing things he'll accomplish! 👏🏾👨🏾🎓
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In October, Ciara Sivels successfully completed her thesis and became the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D in nuclear engineering from the University of Michigan's top program.
American actor Samuel L. Jackson traces his origins back to the Bantu tribe of Gabon. 🇬🇦
He was welcomed as a lost son by the Benga people and was inducted into the Benga tribe, with rare and unprecedented access to secret ceremonies and local customs.
The Dibaba sisters from Ethiopia are the only siblings in recorded history to hold concurrent World Records. They have 4 Olympic gold medals, 3 Bronze & 2 Silvers and 15 World Records.
7yrs after he was shot in the back & neck & left paralyzed, 25yo Khalil Watson received his associate’s degree from Reynolds Community College. He walked across the stage to get his degree with the help of a robotic exoskeleton loaned out by Sheltering Arms Physical Therapy.
Black Excellence personified! The Aliu family is breaking barriers and setting new standards in the medical field. With 5 brilliant daughters, all accomplished physicians in diverse specialties, they're inspiring us to reach for the stars.
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My daughter lost her father when she was 10 years old! He died from Leukemia! She has fought so many years to stay up!! She never ask for much!! I just thank God for blessing me to do it she deserve it!
Toyota camry!! Its not brand new but its hers
Shout out to the Charles R. Drew Charter School boys golf team for becoming the first all-Black high school from the Atlanta public school system — to win the Georgia state championship!
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Age is just a number! Congrats to Mae Beale, the unstoppable 82-year-old who just earned her Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from the University of Maryland Global Campus. It's never too late to pursue your dreams!
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@historicallyblacksince
📣Congratulations to the Texas Southern University cheerleaders for becoming the first HBCU program to win the NCA (National Cheerleaders Association) College National Championship in the Cheer Spirit Rally Division I on Thursday.
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@texassoutherncheer
Meet Violet Edwards, a trailblazer who, at 96 years old, has broken the record for the oldest African-American woman to earn a college degree! 👩🏾🎓🎉
#NeverTooLate
#EducationMatters
#AgeIsJustANumber
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Meet Delores Spencer, the 88-year-old math instructor from Hampton, Virginia, who's been sharing her love for numbers with students worldwide for over 70 years.
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👏🏾 Located in GA! Thanks for sharing
@kiesha
.nicoleee
South Park Cottages founded by
@mr_booker_t
an Atlanta native!
This micro home community is also the 1st Black Developed Micro Community in the U.S. & will be the largest Micro community in Ga!
Mrs. Estella Williams made headlines last year when people learned of the then 94-year-old crossing guard. Williams had been serving as a guard, keeping students safe for 25 years, and happened to be the oldest in the state of South Carolina and one of the oldest in the country.
Angela Loyd & Candice Tamakloe, skating directors of Dream Detroit Skating Academy (DDSA), pioneer Motor City’s only Black-owned female skating club & the state of Michigan’s only
#BlackOwned
figure skating club. The academy provides a variety of beginner and advanced classes.
The first three Black women to sweep the podium at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships✨
Konnor McClain, Shilese Jones and Jordan Chiles went 1,2, and 3 at the U.S Gymnastics Chamionships‼️
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“Congratulations are in order for our beautiful Sasha Obama. She graduated today from the University of Southern California with a degree in sociology. 🎊🎓”
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Rest in Power, Theophilus “Theo” Logan, 105, World War II veteran and San Diego realtor who helped make homeownership possible for Black San Diegans and other minorities at a time when redlining and segregation made it nearly impossible to secure financing.
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@theblackmancan
This night was so special for
@justtee_events
A Father’s love is unconditional and his role is truly irreplaceable. A strong father-daughter bond has tremendous benefits that are long-lasting.
♻️IG/historicallyblacksince👏🏾Thanks to a new partnership with the U.S. Army Cadet Command, Delaware State University
@DSUHornets
will be the first HBCU to launch a helicopter training program. This program will be an expansion of their current aviation program.
“They asked me to become a part of the university and I agreed to be part of the music department and bringing shows to the university.” Dionne Warwick
@dionnewarwick
@BowieState
♻️ IG/iamgeorgewhitethespeaker This was almost 4 years ago; my grandpa was 80 at the time, racing his grandkids. God has blessed and favored my grandpa so much to be able to do what he does. My grandpa has given me many gems 💎 and knowledge in life.
NBA Superstar Russell Westbrook Is Opening A State Of The Art School For Underprivileged Youth In His Home City!
The SoCal Native Has Partnered w/ The L.A. Promise Fund To Launch The "Russell Westbrook Why Not? Academy" Catering To Students In South LA From Grades 6 - 12.
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@thegrio
Just in case you needed a hype man to get you through the week - we've found the perfect one!
Feel free to come back to this post as many times as you need to 🫶🏾
Tag someone you know that could use the extra push from this little guy.
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Rebecca Lee Crumpler was a true trailblazer who broke barriers and paved the way for women and Black people in the medical field. In 1864, she became the first Black woman to earn a medical degree in America.
via IG/blacksuccesstoday
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@akasorority1908
just made history with the official opening of their new credit union! They recently held the ribbon cutting/grand opening for the FMO(For Members Only) credit union at their headquarters in Chicago.
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@ABC7Chicago
💰Congratulations to Alabama A&M University
@aamuedu
junior Tomia Gordon on winning big during Wednesday’s episode of Wheel of Fortune! She earned $31,700 after making it to the final round.💰
#HBCU
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I PASSED THE OHIO BAR EXAM with a score high enough to practice in any UBE jurisdiction! 🥹😭🫶🏾 make some mf noise!! Y’all just don’t know what I put into this and what it means to my family. Man. I’m celebrating all weekend.
"Meet Everlene Davis, an extraordinary educator from Columbus County, NC, who has poured her heart into teaching for nearly seven decades. Her passion and dedication are truly inspiring, and retirement is not in her vocabulary. 📚✨
#EducationForLife
#TeachingLegacy
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CeeLo
@CeeLoGreen
offers praise and words of encouragement to his niece Azari
@_azariboo
who just graduated from Florida A&M University
@FAMU_1887
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222 acres of land for Green Meadow Apts will be developed into a multi-phased project that will include single-family, multi-family & senior housing for an estimated 900 residents. The plans also include a town center with a grocery store and commercial & retail office spaces.
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@blackenterprise
Meet Norland James & Dr. Amina Gilyard James, the owners of the newest Black-owned Quality Inn hotel in Memphis, TN.
With the help of a cohort of first-time African American hotel investors, the two were able to acquire the 70-room property for $3.85M.