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South African Producer and Director Odette Schwegler is Today’s Honoree

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Today's Honoree

Listed among the 40 most influential people in South African media under 40, Producer/Director, Odette Schwegler is a content specialist with over two decades experience in directing and producing award-winning television. She has established herself as a successful business woman … Continue reading →

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Drummer and Composer Dr. Mark Lomax, II is Today’s Honoree

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Today's Honoree

“Lomax is the rare drummer who leaves you wanting more, leading his bandmates through a strikingly terse, brilliantly counterintuitive and ultimately joyous series of explorations.”- Lucid Culture Dr. Mark Lomax, II, critically acclaimed composer, recording artist, drummer, activist, and educator … Continue reading →

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BUMI Founder Thérèse Ilunga is Today’s Honoree

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Today's Honoree

Thérèse Ilunga was born in Kabozia, a remote village in DRC. She was one of 12 children and the eldest of eight girls in her family. Her parents insisted they attend school, so Thérèse walked more than seven miles a … Continue reading →

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Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons (PAACS) Founder Dr. David Thompson is Today’s Honoree

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Today's Honoree

Dr. David Thompson was the only surgeon at Bongolo Hospital in the jungles of Gabon. He faced the reality that if he died, or left the mission field, he would leave little legacy and would have made little impact on … Continue reading →

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Nigerian Singer/Songwriter MARENIKAE is Today’s Honoree

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Today's Honoree

With a name as iconic as the culture she represents, MARENIKAE is the embodiment of West African pride and culture, fused with the glamour and sophistication of old Hollywood.The statuesque Nigerian singer/songwriter is beyond multi-talented with current projects ranging from … Continue reading →

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VETPAW Founder Ryan Tate is Today’s Honoree

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Today's Honoree

Discovery’s Animal Planet and Veterans Empowered to Protect African Wildlife (VETPAW), a U.S. nonprofit that employs U.S. Veterans to protect endangered wildlife teamed up for “Blood Ivory,” a historic and exciting documentary series that premiered Tuesday, September 12, 2017.  https://www.animalplanet.com/tv-shows/blood-ivory/ VETPAW … Continue reading →

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The Soul Of My Footprints Founder Alfie B. Jelks is Today’s Honoree

Posted on September 24, 2017 by Today's Honoree

Minister Alfie B. Jelks, the second child of three siblings who were reared in a single parent home by their mother, Laura West,was born March 14,1968 in Tuskegee,AL. He has one son. Alfie attended schools in the Muscogee County School … Continue reading →

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Next Galaxy Corp Founder Mary Spio is Today’s Honoree

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Today's Honoree

Among Mary Spio’s many accomplishments, she is best known for creating and holding patents on the technology used to digitally release feature films. Mary and her team at Boeing worked with LucasFilms to be the first to digitally distribute major motion … Continue reading →

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CORE Magazine Co- Founder Eden Oyewo is Today’s Honoree

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Today's Honoree

Eden Oyewo is a 28 year old that represents Nigeria and Indianapolis, IN; with a love for encouraging young ladies to achieve their goals. Eden is Co-Founder of CORE Magazine. Creating Opportunity to Reach Empowerment (CORE) is a movement to … Continue reading →

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Fashion Designer Joanna de’Shay is Today’s Honoree

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Today's Honoree

Born on the Western coast of Africa to a Nigerian Father and Russian Mother, this international designer could not think of a more representative name for her new clothing line. Thus, Black Russian was born and is a clothing line … Continue reading →

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