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02/28/2014

Today's Chi Gamma Xi Fraternal Order, Inc. Black History Feature:

Tony Hansberry Jr. was a child prodigy of the medical field. At 14 years old, Hansberry developed a new suture method for hysterectomy patients. Because of Hansberry, patients now have decreased hospital stays and more efficient surgeries. His breakthrough was fueled by his loss at his eighth grade science fair at Darnell Cookman School of Medical Arts. The school has been described as the first medical magnet school in the country. Hansberry’s research began one summer during his internship at the University of Florida ‘s Center for Simulation Education and Safety Research in Jacksonville, Florida.

Now at age 18, Hansberry, a.k.a. “The next Charles Drew” is a freshman bio-medical engineering student at Florida A&M University. The Tallahassee native serves as senator of his freshman class and is a chemistry major. He’s followed his father’s footsteps by enrolling at FAMU and his mother’s – who is a registered nurse. We expect nothing but bigger and better thing for this future neurosurgeon.

http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/11/african-american-youth-invents-surgical-technique-at-age-14/

Young, Gifted and Black Series By Taki S. Raton He is young, he is gifted and he is Black. At the age of 14, Tony Hansberry II certainly holds grounded s...

02/27/2014

Today's Chi Gamma Xi Fraternal Order, Inc. Black History Feature:

Have you heard of the Holmes Sisters?! Brea,19, and Halle, 13, Holmes may be young but these two visionaries are living out their dreams. The sister duo are the founders and CEOs of Sweet Dreams Girlz, a brand that started off as a natural beauty line and has since expanded to clothing and shoes.

The girls decided to start their beauty product line after an unsuccessful shopping trip and have since been featured in USA Today, Bloombergs Businessweek, and Girls Life Magazine. The naturally made products are perfect for tweens, teens and even adults. Brea and Halle have even gained some celebrity support along the way, including Willow Smith and Madison Pettis. Please check out and support these entrepreneurs!!


http://therebelution.com/blog/2013/06/halle-brea-holmes-teen-founders-of-sweet-dream-girlz/ #.Uw8vV2eYaM8

(Yahoo!) – Halle Holmes was 10 years old in 2010 when she came home empty-handed and aggravated after a trip to the local mall. As hostess of an upcoming spa party, she had her heart set on finding all-natural beauty products in fun fragrances that her girlfriends would like and her sensitive skin c...

02/27/2014

Today's Chi Gamma Xi Fraternal Order, Inc. Black History Feature:

It has been said that "Necessity is the mother of invention." And in the case of Kelvin Doe, nothing could be truer!! The Sierra Lione native's main reason for becoming an engineer was simple: he needed the innovations for life. When Kelvin was 13, he realized that store-bought batteries were out of his price range for his inventions so he created his very own battery using soda, acid, and metal. After some trial and error, he wrapped tape around the dried mixture in a cup and never went to the store to purchase another battery again.

Now at the age of 17, Kelvin runs his own radio station, that is powered by a generator that he made from a worn voltage stabilizer that he found in the trash, out of his Sierra Leone home where he is known as DJ Focus.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/19/kelvin-doe-self-taught-en_n_2159735.html

At the age of 13, a boy living in Sierra Leone created batteries and generators using materials he picked up around the house or from trash bins. Now, he's wowing experts in the U.S.

02/25/2014

Today's Chi Gamma Xi Fraternal Order, Inc. Black History Feature:

Most musical artists and producers alike would place working with Jay-Z on their top 10 list of people to work with. But for 16 yr. old Ebony Oshunrinde aka "WondaGurl", not only did she get to work with the Grammy Award winning artist, she had her first major released production piece "Crown" be used on his Grammy nominated Magna Carta Holy Grail album. Ebony became inspired to make beats at the ripe age of 9 after watching a video of Jay-Z & Timberland working in the studio together, and decided that she wanted to be just like the mega-producer. When she was 14, the young producer entered Toronto’s Battle of The Beatmeakers competition and performed well, but was eliminated during the quarterfinals. The following year Ebony entered the competition again and won and was signed to the Black Box. Through Black Box is where she was able to meet musical artist Travis Scott, who upon hearing her work passed it on to Jay-Z. Now that Ebony has working with a legendary artist under her belt, she’d like to continue producing tracks and possibly win a Grammy. She wants to spread the word to girls and young women that the sky’s the limit.

http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/07/05/jay-z-wondagurl-brampton_n_3551467.html

Among the big name collaborators on Jay-Z's "Magna Carta Holy Grail" is a 16-year-old woman from Brampton, ON named Ebony Oshunrinde, who makes beats as WondaGurl and produced Jay-Z's cocky album track, "Crown." When the record soft-launched to Samsung Galaxy users on July 4, WondaGurl's life change...

02/24/2014

Today's Chi Gamma Xi Fraternal Order, Inc. Black History Feature:

Samuel Green may only be 8-years-old, but his charisma and confidence give him the ability to move the hearts of adults everywhere. You see at this ripe young age Samuel has a passion for preaching and is ready to share his message and love of God with the world!! It was Samuel’s mother who first realized her son’s ability after he was invited to speak at a church in Birmingham, Alabama. When it came time to stand up in front of the audience, Samuel didn’t falter. The tiny tot preacher has been labeled as being gifted since he was a baby. His mentor, recognized his advanced academic abilities when he was just over one year old. It's astounding that at such a young age his future goals are to become a preacher and pediatrician when he grows up. For now he just wants to continue to give sermons to the masses.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/03/31/little-preacher/2039119/

JACKSON, Miss. -- 7-year-old Samuel Martholomew Green has preached at more than 50 churches and community events. The Jackson youngster has his own public access television show.

02/23/2014

Today's Chi Gamma Xi Fraternal Order, Inc. Black History Feature:

The last place most people would expect to find a 12 yr. old pre-teen girl is in the kitchen. Even more would be shocked to know that she wants to cook and prepare healthy foods as well. Well meet Haile Thomas. Her list of accomplishments can rival many chefs twice her age. Haile has not only sat in First Lady Michelle Obama’s box at the State of the Union speech, but she has also started her own non-profit organization and has been invited to compete on Food Network’s new show ”Rachel vs. Guy: Kids Cook-Off.

With the help of the First Lady, Haile has been taking her healthy eating campaign on the road since she was 10. Read on to find out what makes this upcoming chef the future of Culinary Arts!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/07/haile-thomas-rachael-vs-guy-sunday-dinner_n_3882511.html

Sitting in first lady Michelle Obama's box at the State of the Union speech, starting her own non-profit, and her upcoming run on Food Network's new show "Rachael vs. Guy: Kids Cook-Off," all have 2013 shaping up to be an incredible year for 12-year-old Haile Thomas. But even at 12, Haile is nowhere...

02/23/2014

Today's Chi Gamma Xi Fraternal Order, Inc. Black History Feature:

Do you know who our up and coming activists are in our communities?! Well allow us to introduce you to Asean Jackson. Asean is like many other kids his age. He goes to school, plays sports and loves to read. However, unlike most kids his age Asean has become a YouTube phenomenon. He first gained public recognition with a speech that he gave last May in protest of the Chicago public school closures. With the help of Asean, Garvey M Elementary School — Johnson’s school — was spared from being closed.

After being made famous by YouTube, Asean was invited to speak at the “Realize The Dream” rally honoring the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington. He was the youngest speaker at the event. Take a look at what makes tis 9 year old one of our greatest assets and future leaders!!

http://www.msnbc.com/melissa-harris-perry/9-year-old-activist-saves-chicago-school-dre

When the Chicago Board of Education voted last week to close 50 schools, Marcus Garvey Elementary School was not on the list.

02/21/2014

Today's Chi Gamma Xi Fraternal Order, Inc. Black History Feature:

Did you know that a young African American female has a planet named after her?! Meet Andrea Pugh!! At the age of 16, Pugh already had a minor planet named after her. It was the second-place prize she earned at the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in San Jose, Calif.

“That’s a highlight for me,” says Pugh. Her project for the fair looked at ways to infuse nutrients into soil as a better method of preparing it for growing crops. She’s not all about science, though. The Saginaw Arts & Sciences Academy high school junior has a concentration in dance at the academy, is vice president of the Saginaw NAACP Youth Council and was tapped as Miss Saginaw County Outstanding Teen for 2010-2011. She hopes to attend Florida A&M, where she will pursue environmental sciences or study to become an investment banker. Andrea is also one of The Roots Top 25 Young Futurists to look out for.

http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2011/02/saginaw_teen_andrea_pugh_is_on.html

02/20/2014

Today's Chi Gamma Xi Fraternal Order, Inc. Black History Feature:

A lot of people say that many African American children are not "socially conscious" or aware of the travesties going on in the world around them. Not so the case with Joshua Hall. In 2009, Hall discovered the widespread horror of human trafficking and child slavery in Ghana through the service-based program, Journey for Change.

Since returning from the West African country, the Frederick Douglass Academy IV Secondary School student has spoken about modern-day slavery at high schools, universities and the United Nations. He is one of four recipients of a Teen Nick 2010 Halo Award.

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/teennick-halo-awards-nick-cannon-honors-teen-achievers-pairs-do-gooders-celeb-mentors-article-1.472216

Nick Cannon will soon be a father, something he says will only help in his job as chairman of TeenNick, Nickelodeon's network aimed for youths. "It allows me to dive even deeper into this," says Cannon about what impending fatherhood means for his day job. "That was the one missing element."

02/19/2014

Today's Chi Gamma Xi Fraternal Order, Inc. Black History Feature:

Some would say that children in our country are selfish, over-privileged and could care less about the community or existence of others. But that's not the case with Stephanie Asante and Nshira Turkson. In their last year of high school, these two young ladies collaborated on a project for school called "Goo Goo For Ghana", in April 2010, collecting toys and clothing. After shipping more than 250 items to a Ghanaian orphanage, they used the same business plan for their new nonprofit, "Born From Love." Read more about what these two young ladies are doing to change the world.

http://www.theoracleonline.org/features/2011/02/11/turkson-and-asante-go-goo-goo-for-ghana/

Photo Credit: Vera Woodson Seniors Stephanie Asante (left) and Nshira Turkson (right) pose with former Marketing teacher Vera Woodson.

02/19/2014

Today's Chi Gamma Xi Fraternal Order, Inc. Black History Feature:

Have you heard about Carson Huey-You? This 11-year-old is the youngest student ever to attend Texas Christian University. Carson, who plans to become a quantum physicist, is taking calculus, physics, history and religion in his first semester. Given that he was devouring chapter books by age 2 and attending high school by age 5, the boy genius might reach his goal of attaining a doctorate degree before age 20.

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/child-prodigy-carson-huey-you-11-starts-freshman-year-college-article-1.1439634

At the tender age of 11, Carson Huey-You likes video games, movies, wrestling with his younger brother - and quantum physics. He's a pint-sized prodigy who just started his freshman year at Texas Christian University.

02/18/2014

Today's Chi Gamma Xi Fraternal Order, Inc. Black History Feature:

Ginger Howard from Philadelphia, is an American professional golfer on the Symetra Tour. At 17, she was the youngest African-American to turn professional and win her first debut tournament. She is the first African-American to earn a spot in the U.S. Junior Ryder Cup team. This is a huge achievement for any golfer, let alone and African American female!!

http://newsone.com/2407367/ginger-howard-golf-professional/

Could we be seeing the second coming of Tiger Woods? In Ginger Howard's (pictured) young career, she's won 78 trophies, ranking first in 41 out of 66 events, and the golf world has taken notice. No...