Racquel Palmer: Actress who paid for a billboard to get Tyler Perry’s attention lands a lead role in his new TV project

Actress Racquel Palmer went viral in 2019 after she spent $2000 to get the attention of entertainment mogul Tyler Perry. Determined to star in one of his projects, the actress paid to for an Atlanta billboard that read: “Attention Mr Perry. Raquel Palmer is your next leading lady.” Below the text were links to her website and social media platform.  Proof of the billboard’s success, … Continue reading Racquel Palmer: Actress who paid for a billboard to get Tyler Perry’s attention lands a lead role in his new TV project

Revathi Veeramani: From Running Barefoot As She Couldn’t Afford Shoes To Qualifying For Olympics

23-year-old Revathi Veeramani will be heading to the Tokyo Olympics very soon. However, her path to earning a place on the Indian national team has not been easy. Born into poverty, Revathi and her sister lost both of their parents at a young age. They were initially taken in by their maternal grandmother, but due to her struggling to earn money for a single meal, … Continue reading Revathi Veeramani: From Running Barefoot As She Couldn’t Afford Shoes To Qualifying For Olympics

Meet James Farr: The First Pupil From His School In Nottingham To Get A Scholarship To Harvard

James Farr is celebrating his accomplishments! The 18-year-old, who attended The Joseph Whitaker School’s Sixth Form in Nottingham, became the first student from his school to be offered a full scholarship to Harvard University. He was also offered a place at Princeton, Oxford, Cambridge, University College London and the University of York. The pupil told Nottingham Post, “My gut is saying, Harvard. I quite fancy … Continue reading Meet James Farr: The First Pupil From His School In Nottingham To Get A Scholarship To Harvard

Meet John Amanam: The Nigerian Artist Who Crafts Prosthetic Body Parts For Darker Skin Tones

A Nigerian artist has put his expertise in special effects to amazing use! 33-year-old John Amanam’s business Immortal Cosmetic Art specialises in the production and distribution of prostheses for amputees with darker skin tones. Amanam was made aware of the gap when his brother lost his hand in a car accident. He realised that there were very few natural-looking prostheses for people in Nigeria. After … Continue reading Meet John Amanam: The Nigerian Artist Who Crafts Prosthetic Body Parts For Darker Skin Tones

Meet Toni Breidinger: The First Arab American Female Driver In NASCAR

Toni Breidinger has always had a passion for motor racing. Now at the age of 21, she has become the first Arab American female driver to complete a race within any discipline of NASCAR. She recently made her debut at the world-famous Daytona International Speedway. The 21-year-old hopes to inspire more women to enter the car racing industry. Having a strong support network, Toni’s parents … Continue reading Meet Toni Breidinger: The First Arab American Female Driver In NASCAR

Netflix Working On Film About True Story of Syrian Refugee Sisters Turned Olympic Swimmers, Sarah and Yusra Mardini

Netflix has announced a new original movie! The project is based on the true story of former Syrian refugee sisters turned Olympic swimmers, Sarah and Yusra Mardini. The Swimmers will be brought to the screen by Welsh-Egyptian writer and director Sally El-Hosaini. The sisterly bond will be reflected on screen with real-life sisters Manal and Nathalie Issa casted as the central roles. The rest of … Continue reading Netflix Working On Film About True Story of Syrian Refugee Sisters Turned Olympic Swimmers, Sarah and Yusra Mardini

Mother Thanks Stranger For Stopping To Calm Down Her Son Who Has Autism

Natalie Fernando – a mother from Hockley, England, has thanked a stranger for calming down her son who has autism. Whilst Natalie Fernando and her son Rudy were walking along the beach at Southend-on-Sea, Rudy began to have a meltdown and went on the ground. Due to training for a 250-mile race, Ian Shelley was running when he saw Natalie and her son Rudy. He … Continue reading Mother Thanks Stranger For Stopping To Calm Down Her Son Who Has Autism

New Zealand Introduce Climate Change Legislation, Requiring Financial Firms To Disclose Environmental Impact Of Investments

New Zealand has taken a big step in the battle against the impact of climate change. Legislators are currently discussing new regulations. These would require the biggest investors in the countries financial sector to disclose how their choices will impact the environment. This is part of an initiative to make the entire country carbon neutral by 2050. Finance businesses have a role to play in … Continue reading New Zealand Introduce Climate Change Legislation, Requiring Financial Firms To Disclose Environmental Impact Of Investments

Maryland Inmates To Receive University Education

Georgetown University will be granting higher education to prison inmates in Maryland. The Georgetown Prisons and Justice Initiative (PJI) is set to launch a five-year programme that will allow inmates in Maryland to gain bachelors degrees. Inmates will be following courses administered by Georgetown University, which is based in Washington. Representatives from Georgetown met with the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) … Continue reading Maryland Inmates To Receive University Education

Meet Marwa Elselehdar: Egypt’s First Female Ship Captain Taking The World By Storm

Growing up, Marwa Elselehdar always had a deep love for the sea. When it was time to pick a career path, she was immediately drawn to the Arab academy’s Department of Maritime Transport and Technology. With support from her family, she became the first Egyptian woman to study in the department. This ignited the journey that would eventually lead to her becoming the first Egyptian … Continue reading Meet Marwa Elselehdar: Egypt’s First Female Ship Captain Taking The World By Storm