A Black woman doctor on the rise has made history in the medical field. Match Day is when medical students find out where they have matched for their residency and, for Dr. Tamia Potter, her celebratory day turned into a historical moment.

A big donation to Florida A&M University (FAMU) students has been announced. Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Siris Frank Baker — and his wife Laura — have donated $1.2 million to support students in an effort to help them graduate in four years without financial barriers, a press release shares.

Serving as the leading bank of Florida A&M University (FAMU) , The Wells Fargo Foundation has placed a generous contribution to spur women and minority-owned businesses. The $100,000 grant is a part of Wells Fargo’s continued partnership with FAMU to commit a total of $500,000 across Orlando and Tallahassee, FL. The funds will back the creation of a small business incubator and support the project’s staff operations, business development, and expansions goals. “As FAMU’s official bank, we are pleased to see Wells Fargo stepping up its commitment to small business development. This initiative will catalyze entrepreneurship and reap dividends for years to come,” says FAMU President Larry Robinson in an official press release from the FAMU Forward. The incubator will sow seeds of promise for many minority businesses who participate. In an interview with Tallahassee Democrat, Shawnta S. Friday-Stroud- vice president for University Advancement and director of the FAMU Foundation- noted...