In 1979, California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), Black Student Union saw that it was critical to organize a national conference for Black students and the Black community to learn about and discuss the social conditions of Black people. Those student visionaries of the Black Student Union, which later evolved into the African Student Union, wanted …
Shooting into the political limelight when her husband, former president Jerry John Rawlings became Head of State of Ghana briefly in 1979 and then from 1981 to 2001, Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings has been a fierce advocator for women’s rights. She believes in women’s vital role of promoting Peace, family, country and the world at …
Chinelo Anohu-Amazu a Nigerian lawyer, public servant and administrator had to overcome several obstacles in her journey to become the Director-General and C.E.O of the National Pension Commission (PenCom) managing over N2 trillion in assets. After recently stepping down from this position which she pioneered and held for several years, she shares on what it …
When 26 boys were brutally murdered by Islamic militants in Borno State, Oby Ezekwesili experienced one of the worst days of her life. With her cries for justice falling on deaf ears, Ezekwesili was forced to move on with a heavy heart. In just a few months, 276 girls were kidnapped by the same group …
Bozoma “Boz” A. Saint John is the Chief Brand Officer at Uber. Until June 2017, she was a marketing executive at Apple Music after joining the company in its acquisition of Beats Music. Bozoma or “Boz” has led an incredible and inspiring life. She grew up in Ghana, West Africa and learned to speak three …
EBONY magazine has announced its annual EBONY Power 100 list, which honors the heroes and leaders of the African-American community whose work continues to inspire, influence and impact the next generation. The past year has proved to be an extraordinary one for the African-American community: Six Black actors were nominated for Academy Awards; NBA star …