Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson, known professionally as H.E.R., is an American R&B singer. She has received several awards including an Academy Award, a Children’s and Family Emmy Award, and five Grammy Awards, along with nominations for a Golden Globe Award, three American Music Awards, and four Billboard Music Awards. Congratulations!! Please note: To nominate other high …
Dr. Terri-Karelle Reid is an island girl – born, bred and rooted in her beautiful home country of Jamaica. She earned the moniker, “Your Jamaican Girl”, when she won Miss Jamaica World 2005 as an unlikely candidate, donning natural afro curls unapologetically all throughout the competition, even after being advised to straighten her hair. In …
Inky Johnson is a an entrepreneur,author,collegiate athlete,husband, and father.He is also one of the most highly sought after motivational speaker in the world. For over a decade, executives, professional sports teams, business owners and people all over have benefited from the raw energy of his thought provoking and inspirational presentations. Whether the topic is leadership, …
Eden Bridgeman Sklenar serves as Owner, Chairwoman, and CEO of EBONY and JET and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Manna Inc since 2017. Mrs. Bridgeman Sklenar has been with Manna Inc since 2009. She served as Regional Marketing Manager for 2 years before taking a leave of absence to complete her MBA in Entrepreneurship at …
Makhosazane “Khosi” Twala (born 10 August 1997) is a South African journalist, model and reality TV star. She was crowned the winner of the first season of Big Brother Titans in 2023. Khosi Twala is also a Founder and CEO of Good Deeds, a charity organisation that aims to empower communities across Africa by creating …
Luedji Luna is a Brazilian singer and composer. She was born in Bahia, the center of Afro-Brazilian culture, and has performed in Brazil and Europe, the United States, and Canada. Her music combines Brazilian sounds with African rhythms and jazz, and her lyrics deal with social issues, in particular related to Black identity. Luna is …
Mayeni Jones is a multilingual media personality serving as a West Africa Correspondent for BBC. She covers Nigerian and regional news for the BBC’s British and international outlets. Prior to moving to Nigeria, she worked as a presenter, reporter, and producer for the BBC’s African affairs program, Focus on Africa, both on TV and radio. Stories she has covered …
Kylian Mbappé Lottin is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and captains the France national team. Regarded as one of the best players in the world, he is renowned for his dribbling abilities, exceptional speed, and finishing. Born in the capital in 1998 and raised in …
Merinda Dutton is a co-founder of Blackfulla Bookclub, an online community for First Nations stories. She is also a Gumbaynggirr and Barkindji woman emerging writer, First Nations critic. In 2019 Dutton was recognised for her legal aid work with Aboriginal community and awarded the National Indigenous Legal Professional of the Year. well done!! Please note: …
Nate Araya is a multi-talented individual, excelling as a digital storyteller, educator, and entrepreneur. His work spans the realms of culture, content, commerce, and community, making a significant impact in these areas. Currently employed as a full-time Community Engagement Specialist at Adobe, Nate dedicates himself to empowering the next generation of creators by providing accessible …