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Did You Know Viola Davis Became The First Black Woman in History To Win Emmy for Lead Actress in a Drama?

Did You Know Viola Davis Became The First Black Woman in History To Win Emmy for Lead Actress in a Drama?

by Freddie Ra | Sep 21, 2015 | Celebrities, Modern History

More Hollywood barriers fell last night as Viola Davis became the first black woman in history win an Emmy for being a lead actress in a Drama. The historical moment wasn’t lost on those in attendance or on social media as it erupted in celebration. Davis won for her...
Did You Know This Female Engineer Started an Automechanic Institute to Empower Black Women?

Did You Know This Female Engineer Started an Automechanic Institute to Empower Black Women?

by Freddie Ra | Sep 21, 2015 | Business, Modern History, News

“Women will take care of a $300 bag better then they take care of a $25,000 car, you know, and that’s a shame,” Banks said. The statement made by Patrice Banks is so true. It is really unfortunate so many women have luxury handbags, clothing and...
Did You know This Black Artist “Dustheads” Painting Sold for $48.4 Million Dollars in 2013?

Did You know This Black Artist “Dustheads” Painting Sold for $48.4 Million Dollars in 2013?

by Freddie Ra | Sep 14, 2015 | Modern History

To be honest, I don’t have a particularly strong eye for art, just don’t have the background and exposure to be a leading authority of on the topic. However, I do have a strong understanding and appreciation for individuality, success and hard work. These are things...
Did You Know Tulsa, OK Police Chief Apologized for 1921 Attack & Destruction Black Wall Street? But What About Reparations?

Did You Know Tulsa, OK Police Chief Apologized for 1921 Attack & Destruction Black Wall Street? But What About Reparations?

by Freddie Ra | Sep 14, 2015 | Modern History

Many are not familiar or will not recognize the first airplane attack on American soil was not 9/11 and the Twin Towers. It happened when the Black Wall Street section of Tulsa, Oklahoma was bombed from the air and destroyed during the Tulsa Race Riots of 1921....
Did You Know LeBron James Is Paying for Akron Parents of the 1,100 Scholarship Kids to Get Their GEDs?

Did You Know LeBron James Is Paying for Akron Parents of the 1,100 Scholarship Kids to Get Their GEDs?

by Freddie Ra | Sep 10, 2015 | Celebrities, Modern History

It still baffles my mind that LeBron James is still seen as a villian in the black community. Maybe we take our sports entirely too seriously because this young man is a great father, husband, business man and very active in the community. Fresh off the heels of his...
Did You Know This 16 Year Old Graduated from College and High School in the Same Week?

Did You Know This 16 Year Old Graduated from College and High School in the Same Week?

by Freddie Ra | Sep 8, 2015 | Modern History, Positivity

Sounds unbelievable, but believe it or not, it is true. This is all due to the hard work and determination of young Grace Bush who pulled off the double graduation feat last year. In 2014, Grace Bush was a graduating senior in at Florida Atlantic University High...
Did You Know This Is The Only Black Man To Build, Own, & Operate a Golf Course in the United States?

Did You Know This Is The Only Black Man To Build, Own, & Operate a Golf Course in the United States?

by Freddie Ra | Sep 6, 2015 | Business, Modern History

The life and times of Bill Powell are interesting to say the least. Full of pride, resolve, determination and hard work. We love those full of these qualities. He left quite a legacy if we would only share it. Powell was born Nov. 22, 1916 in in Greenville, Alabama....
Did You Know Former NBA Star Larry Johnson Said Blacks Should Start Our “Own Team, Own League”?

Did You Know Former NBA Star Larry Johnson Said Blacks Should Start Our “Own Team, Own League”?

by Freddie Ra | Sep 3, 2015 | Celebrities, Modern History

You remember Larry Johnson from the basketball court dunking on would be defenders at UNLV and in the NBA before his injury. On the court, he was amazing, but off the court, Larry Johnson has always been very outspoken when it comes to the player, ownership structure...
African American Woman, Pilot, & CEO Helps Inner-City Youth Take Flight with Her AreoStar Program

African American Woman, Pilot, & CEO Helps Inner-City Youth Take Flight with Her AreoStar Program

by Freddie Ra | Sep 1, 2015 | Business, Modern History, News

Inspired by a trip to Meg’s field as a child, Tammera Holmes was set on a path to change the world of our young people by helping and encouraging them to take flight. Not just taking their education to the next level, but also themselves physically. The field trip...
Did You Know an 11 Year Old Scored 1770 SAT & Admitted to College to Study Quantum Physics?

Did You Know an 11 Year Old Scored 1770 SAT & Admitted to College to Study Quantum Physics?

by Freddie Ra | Sep 1, 2015 | Modern History

To call Carson Huey-You intelligent would be an understatement. This young man is phenomenal in every sense of the word and it is apparent once you find out his story. At the tender age of 11 years old, Carson was the youngest person ever admitted to Texas Christian...
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