Lilly Bumpus has been a fighter since she was born. As an infant, she had rare cancer called Ewing’s Sarcoma. Now an eight-year-old cancer survivor, Lilly is determined to help other children.  This year, Lilly decided to donate a significant portion of her proceeds selling Girl Scout Cookies to a childhood cancer research organisation and another that feeds the homeless. She went above and beyond … Continue reading Cancer Survivor Beats Girl Scout Record By Selling 32K Boxes of Cookies And Gives Proceeds To Child Cancer Research

History has just been made in the city of St. Louis, US! St. Louis Treasurer Tishaura Jones has been elected as the city’s first Black female mayor. Jones beat her opponent Alderwoman Cara Spencer with a total of 2,280 votes, per the unofficial election results posted on the city’s online election board.  “Making history as the first Black woman mayor is not lost on me … Continue reading St. Louis Elects Tishaura Jones As City’s First Black Female Mayor

After being trapped in a cave for four days, a Buddhist monk has finally been rescued by a group of divers! In Thailand, 46-year-old Phra Manas walked into the Phra Sai Ngam cave to meditate, but an unexpected rainstorm flooded parts of the cave, trapping him inside.  The rescue team stated in a Facebook post that the monk was reported missing by local villagers. Due … Continue reading Buddhist Monk Rescued From Cave In Thailand After Being Trapped For Four Days

South Africa has approved their first female owned bank! Nthabeleng Likotsi is a successful entrepreneur and the founder of the cooperative—Young Women In Business Network (YWBN). She has pioneered a path to success in a male dominated field of finance. Changing the narrative, Nthabeleng has established South Africa’s first female owned mutual bank, after the South African reserve bank announced the approval of its licence. … Continue reading South Africa Approves Their First Female Owned Bank

Congratulations to Farah Jefry who has become the first woman in Saudi Arabia to represent Adidas as a brand ambassador! Farah Jefry is an 18-year-old footballer who has been playing football for over 10 years prior to this exciting collaboration with Adidas. Adidas announced the signing of Farah, who is a Jeddah Eagles’ midfielder, making her the first Saudi sportswoman to represent Adidas. Speaking to Arab … Continue reading Footballer Farah Jefry Has Become The First Woman In Saudi Arabia To Represent Adidas As A Brand Ambassador

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

Congratulations to Antoine Griezmann who has become a father for the third time. In an incredible coincidence, Griezmann and his wife Erika Choperena now have three children born on the 8th of April! Taking to social media to announce the birth of his third child, who is called Alba, the Barcelona star tweeted: “Alba Griezmann 8 avril 2021 à 10h24,” which translates to, ‘Alba Griezmann … Continue reading French Footballer Antoine Griezmann Welcomes Third Child Making All Three Of His Children Born On The Same Day

It’s no news that life has its way of throwing unexpected challenges, but what’s important is how we rise from those obstacles. One lady that is showing how she rises, is Afnan Aljaadi. Afnan Ajaadi is a Saudi woman who is thriving as one of Saudi Arabia’s top chefs. Although Afnan is seeing much success with her specialised French, Italian, Asian cuisine and cake decorating … Continue reading How Leading Saudi Chef Afnan Aljaadi Thrived Despite Her Obstacles Of Depression And Multiple Sclerosis

Amanda Gorman has made history yet again by becoming the first poet to grace the cover of Vogue Magazine! The 23-year-old made history in January (2021) by becoming the youngest poet to read at a presidential inauguration at the age of 22, when she read her poem “The Hill We Climb”. Furthermore, she became the United States’s First Youth Poet Laureate at the age of … Continue reading Amanda Gorman Becomes The First Poet To Grace The Cover Of Vogue Magazine

Congratulations to Kelechi Iheanacho who has won the Premier League Player of the Month Award! The Leicester City player was named the EA SPORTS Player of the Month for March (2021) after scoring 5 times in the month of March. He’s the fourth Nigerian to win the prize, after Jay Jay Okocha, Peter Odemwingie and Odion Ighalo. The 24-year-old is also the first Leicester City player to claim the prize … Continue reading Nigerian Footballer Kelechi Iheanacho Wins Premier League Player Of The Month Award for March