Profile & Biography

Faith Odunsi, a brilliant Nigerian student, has etched her name in history after winning the prestigious Global Open Mathematics Competition, surpassing competitors from major world powers, including the United States,...

In 2015, 17-year-old Harold Ekeh accomplished what seemed almost impossible—he gained admission into all eight Ivy League universities. His academic excellence didn’t stop there; out of the 13 elite schools...

Moddie Daniel Taylor (1912-1976) was a notable African American chemist who made substantial contributions to the Manhattan Project during World War II. His analysis of rare earth metals was essential...

A trailblazing African American architect, Paul Revere Williams' extraordinary career transcended racial boundaries and revolutionised American architecture. Williams made a lasting impression on the business by creating residences for Hollywood's...

African American scientist, engineer, and inventor Henry Thomas Sampson Jr. made significant contributions to modern technology through his innovative work in telecommunications and nuclear engineering. Sampson is frequently wrongly given...

Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, is one of the most successful hedge fund managers in history. With a net worth exceeding $15 billion, Dalio transformed Bridgewater into the largest...

African American inventor John Lee Love is most renowned for developing the Love Sharpener, a portable pencil sharpener that completely changed how pencils were sharpened. Love's invention demonstrated that genius...

John Harold Johnson was a media tycoon, publisher, and entrepreneur who revolutionised African American journalism. He changed the way Black stories were reported in mainstream media by giving African American...

Dana Albert Dorsey, Miami's first Black millionaire, is a pivotal figure in the history of Florida's development and African American entrepreneurship. This blog post covers Dana Dorsey's story of resilience,...

Bill Gates, Microsoft's co-founder, is one of the world's wealthiest individuals. Gates is recognised for his inventiveness and spirit of entrepreneurship, and few can match his wealth. However, his tale...