Everyday Black History: Afro Appreciation

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Making moves in Tech, Finance & Wellness Industries, these individuals created their own paths Feb 29, 2020

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Keisha Manning creates Nursesbnb, a platform for lodging for traveling nurses. BLK Capital Management Corp is a hedge fund run by students to help serve minority’s entrepreneurs and add a Black presence to the industry. Dr Kristian Henderson created BLK+GRN which an online marketplace of all natural, non toxic products by Black artisans for all people.

Diondre Lewis/Roy Allela- two Brothas making strides in tech. From ride sharing to helping the deaf Feb 26, 2020

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This episode highlights two men who are making huge strides in the tech industry. Diondre Lewis has started his own ride sharing company to rival the likes of Uber, Lyft and Grubhub. Roy Allela has created a device to aid hearing impaired and deaf people to communicate better. Their inventions are both groundbreaking and will change the game as know it. Check out the episode.

African Americans making strides in the Liquor business. Making, promoting and selling their own Feb 24, 2020

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On this episode we talk about a few individuals who are making big strides in the liquor business. They are creating jobs and potentially inspiring generations of young Black men and women. As well as getting rid of negative stereotypes about Blacks and Liquor. Check out the episode to find out more. Enjoy

Three people who are creating opportunities. From champagne to timepieces to cancer research. Feb 21, 2020

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Marvin’s Robinson has started her own line of champagne. Randy Williams has started his own line of timepieces and Dr Hadiyah Green is on a breakthrough for the cure of cancer. Check out this episode to find out more about them.

Angela Benton/Tristan Walker- two entrepreneurs and innovators. Doing big in tech and hair care. Feb 18, 2020

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Angela Benton and Tristan Walker are two people who have accomplished much in their fields. Angela has brought attention to the lack of diversity in the tech field which allowed many Black men and women to gain funding and recognition for their works. Tristan Walker has created and sold a product that’s helpful to Black men when it comes to shaving and hair care. Listen to the epic to find out more on these two amazing individuals.

Dr Jewel Plummer Cobb and Dr. Vivien Thomas were pioneers in the medical fields as well as edu Feb 12, 2020

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Dr Jewel Plummer Cobb and Dr Vivien Thomas were both medical pioneers. Dr Cobb was a pioneer of cancer research involving skin cancers and leukemia. Dr Vivien Thomas was a pioneer of cardiovascular surgery, without any medical degree. Their accomplishments are mind boggling. Enjoy

Anna Dupree and Dr Jane Wright- the Entrepreneur and the Doctor Feb 11, 2020

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These two women are examples of Black History and an inspiration. Anna Dupree built a small empire with her husband in Houston and Dr Jane Wright made groundbreaking achievements in cancer research, saving millions of lives. Check out the episode for more information

Walter Sammons/Dr Ernest Just- the inventor and the scientist Feb 07, 2020

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Walter Sammons was an inventor who received a patent for the hot comb. A device that’s still in high use by women all over the world. Dr Ernest Just was a scientist,biologist who’s work was groundbreaking. He has influenced many generations of Black youth with his work.

John Roger and Jeremiah Hamilton are two successful Black financiers from different eras Feb 06, 2020

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John Roger and Jeremiah Hamilton are two successful financiers from different eras. One from the 1800’s, the other from the 1980’s. They both succeeded in business and became big names in their prospective fields of finance.

Vertner, George & William- Black men in a field where there aren’t many Black people- architecture Feb 03, 2020

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This episode talks about three black men who work in a field where there isn’t much representation of Black people, the field of architecture. These 3 men designed many buildings that are landmarks today. Check out the episode and enjoy