By Nonso Nwagbo Renowned for his massive philanthropy, Jahkil Jackson is the creator of the famous Project I Am. Through the project, Jahkil looks to...

Moziah Bridges: The 15-Year Old Founder of Mo’s Bows

December 8, 2020

Story of Maya Penn: The Young Fashion Mogul

December 6, 2020

Kanye West: His Contribution to Black History

February 6, 2021

Self-made Millionaire at the age of 15

April 5, 2019

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Black History Timeline: 1619-1696

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Black History Timeline: 1700-1794

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Black History Timeline: 1800-1896

Entrepreneurs

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Self-made Millionaire at the age of 15

tellersuntold - April 5, 2019

https://jaylenbledsoe.com/ “Dream & Think Big. Control Your Future. Own Self Validation. Don’t Seek Validation.” - Jaylen D. Bledsoe Born and raised in Missouri by a single black...

Co-hosts tell the story of Ophelia Devore-Mitchell.

April 15, 2019

Mikaila Ulmer signed an $11 Million deal at 11 years old

April 15, 2019

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Black History

Granville T. Woods, known as the “Black Edison”

tellersuntold - March 2, 2021

“I believe I can do anything if I just try.” -Granville T. Woods Granville T. Woods was known as the "Black Edison." He was the...

Young inventor, Bishop Curry Raises almost $50,000 to Help Develop a Device to Stop Hot-Car Deaths

May 14, 2020

Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the inventor of Rock and Roll

August 19, 2019

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African-American Firsts

Matthew Alexander Henson: One of the First to Reach the North Pole

Black Firsts Nonso Nwagbo - May 6, 2021

Matthew Alexander Henson was born on August 8, 1866, in Charles County, Maryland, U.S. He was an African American explorer. “My thoughts were on the...

The First Black woman to receive a patent and Trademark.

Black Firsts tellersuntold - November 1, 2019

Sarah Elisabeth Goode Sarah E. Goode was an entrepreneur and inventor. She was the very first American woman of African heritage to receive...

The first black-American is known to have earned a bachelor’s degree

Podcast Notes tellersuntold - January 14, 2020

EPISODE 31 Podcast Notes Introduction to Alexander Twilight His parents father, Ichabod was black or mulatto His mother, Mary's race, is not certain His education He completed not only the secondary...

Paul R. Williams: The Man Who Helped Build L.A, “Architect to the Stars”

Black Firsts Nonso Nwagbo - March 22, 2021

Paul R. Williams was born on February 18, 1894. He is a well-known American architect based in Los Angeles, California. In 1921, he...

Gertrude Jeannette-First Woman Cabdriver Who Turned Broadway Actor

Black Firsts tellersuntold - November 21, 2019

Gertrude Hadley Jeannette became the first woman in New York City licensed to drive a motorcycle. She was the first woman licensed to drive a cab. She became...

Jesse Owens, the Buckeye Bullet!