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Celebrities and other motivational icons who made it to the top, from real actors, athletes and authors who used to be just like you.
Why don't you talk Black?
Being born in the late '80s and growing up in the '90s meant that black looked, sounded, and acted a certain way that I didn't always quite live up to. I sucked at basketball, wore button ups and payless shoes, and wasn’t allowed to listen to my first rap album until the age of 17 solely because the artist had a song called "Jesus Walks;” only to have it quickly taken away because my Dad didn't want me listening to such a "lost young man."
By Isaac brown III5 years ago in Motivation
Margaret Busby: The Pioneering Black Publisher who Upset the FBI
In 1967, Ghana-born, Margaret Busby had the idea to start her own publishing company in Britain with her friend Clive Allison. Not only did they have virtually no money to begin a business, but Margaret was young, female, and black. Who would take her seriously in the competitive world of book publishing?
By Sophie Jackson5 years ago in Motivation
Why Is Everyone Talking About Tiffanie Drayton?
In March 2020, all of our lives changed forever as the COVID-19 pandemic started to terrorize the world. I was in beautiful, sunny Tobago to visit my son, his mother, and my family. It would be during this chaotic yet inspiring year that I would realize the real power of words. While in Tobago, I witnessed one of the most innovative and thoughtful authors daily. Tiffanie Drayton is a prolific, accomplished writer who is a 2013 New School graduate. She went on become a freelance journalist writing literary pieces, including "Black Lives Matter protests reveal that white supremacy is a problem everywhere" for Vox, "Officer calls on police to stop justifying George's Floyd's death" for dailydot.com. She also wrote "Why Minority Male Oppression is a Feminist Issue" for Huffington Post, among many other literary pieces. Ms. Drayton has performed interviews with MSN, CNN, NPR, Huffington Post, Complex, and several other mainstream news outlets.
By Coach Cooke5 years ago in Motivation
Iyanla Vanzant
Some may call her God’s secretary, the woman I am referring to is Iyanla Vanzant. She is truly a remarkable Black African American Woman of Color. The purpose that God has put on her life to empower, motivate, encourage, uplift, and to be the light in someone’s darkness is the same calling that God has put on my life. Ms. Vanzant is a life coach, inspirational speaker, ordained minister, spiritual teacher, author, TV personality, and some may not know that she is also a lawyer. I inspire to be like her daily in my journey as a Life Coach/Therapist.
By Faith Walker5 years ago in Motivation
The Shark Daymond
Being black in business often means meandering through imminent struggle, reaching a point of survival and ultimately, transitioning to thriving status. Daymond John who boldly states, "You can make the world happen to you or you can happen to the world," is a prime example of what hard work during humble beginnings can do. He turned a dream into a dynasty and a budget of $40 into a $300 million dollar net worth plus a $6 Billion Fashion Empire called FUBU - For Us By Us.
By ItalixVEVO5 years ago in Motivation
No Elevator, Take The Stairs
Louisiana Strong, Hard Working, Go-Getter, Black Female Boss, Genuine, Supportive, Loyal, Committed, Giving And Nurturing Are Just A Few Words That Come To My Mind When I Think Of Raynell Steward, Better Known As Supa Cent. She Is The Very Definition Of Black Excellence In A Black Business Woman. From Buffing Tables To A Millionaire In 90 Minutes, This Woman Is The Epitome Of A Strong Black Woman In Business.
By LaToya Flowers5 years ago in Motivation
The Greatest Fairytale
Many men and women of today's culture brag about how they are kings or queens and even princesses or princes of what they are doing in life. That title of royalty means that you, indeed, are handling your businesses and doing things like a boss. We know what it means to be royal as it would show the world you are entitled to all the country has to offer plus more. Each day even the children are inspired by the fairytale stories of royalty like Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Princess and the Frog, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and The Little Mermaid. I, myself as a child was raised on Disney Princesse's stories with the favorite princess being Sleeping Beauty.
By Michelle Mathis5 years ago in Motivation
Focus on Possibilities and not Limitations
Leslie Calvin "Les" Brown is one of the most inspirational and motivational speakers in the world, ranking as the top 5 in the industry. Brown was born February 17, 1945, with his twin brother Wesley in Liberty City, a low- income section in Miami, Florida. Adopted at six weeks old by Mrs. Mamie Brown, she had a great impact in his life and has been one of his major reasons to succeed.
By Jackie Velasco5 years ago in Motivation
Cyrus Webb: An up and comer, self-made media personality
Cyrus Webb is a Mississippi native writer and a talk radio host. He started his radio show Conversations Live 17 years ago. He is celebrating having 10,000 guests on February 11 and 1.1 million listeners. He had many notable guests, including Pulitzer Prize winners (Jon Meacham and Eugene Robinson), media personalities (Stedman Graham, Leeza Gibbons, Levar Burton) and celebrities (Devon Franklin, Tyler Perry and Billy Ray Cyrus).
By Asiya5 years ago in Motivation
