Dr. Marcia Faustin (BS ’07) vaults Team USA gymnastics to success

It was a moment that shocked the world. Simone Biles, widely regarded as one of the best gymnasts in Olympic history, withdrew from most of her planned events in the 2021 Tokyo Games due to a debilitating case of the “twisties,” a condition that made her lose sense of where her body was midair. A mere three years later, at the 2024 Paris Games, Biles awed the world, winning gold in vault, individual all-around, and team all-around, and silver on floor. In an Instagram post, Biles thanked Loyola University Chicago alumna Dr. Marcia Faustin (BS ’07) for “making sure I never gave up on my dreams.” The current co-head team physician for the U.S. gymnastics women’s national team might not do a triple-twisting double tuck on the mat, but she accomplished a feat as difficult as scoring a perfect 10—restoring the team’s physical and emotional health after years of devastating challenges.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olawale_Sulaiman

Professor Olawale Sulaiman CON (born 1969/1970) is a Canadian and american-trained neurosurgeon, academician and physician executive of nigerian heritage.^[1][2] He is the CEO and chief medical director of RNZ Global Ltd, a healthcare development, operations and management company he started in 2010.^[3][4][5] He is also the chief medical officer of RNZ Clinic.

https://greatergood.com/blogs/news/remoshay-nelson-thunderbirds

United States Air Force Captain, Remoshay Nelson, a native of Douglasville, Georgia, has achieved the heights of her profession in the Air Force. She recently became the first Black American woman to become a member of the elite Air Force demonstration team, the Thunderbirds.

https://russbrown.com/meet-gevin-fax-a-fearless-spirit-in-the-motorcycle-world

Gevin Fax is a versatile and accomplished individual who has made significant contributions in various fields. From being a musician and actress to starting her career as a motorcycle model, motorcycles have played a pivotal role in her life. Her passion for motorcycles and her mantra of “live your dare” led her to embark on thrilling experiences that have proudly shaped the woman she is today. Gevin recalls her transformative moment during her first visit to Sturgis in 1990, where she embraced the fear of stepping out of her comfort zone as being one of the only black females to attend the rally.

https://gevinfax.com

Growing up in Los Angeles as an African American lesbian in the 1960’s, Gevin found that the world wasn’t always forgiving. Upon joining The Litas, Gevin found a community of acceptance through a global network of riders. This is her story.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_Carrington

Arthur Carrington is an American former professional tennis player.

Born and raised in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Carrington attended Hampton College on an athletic scholarship.^[1]

Carrington competed in the American Tennis Association (ATA), which was a version of the USTA for African-American players. He finished runner-up in 1972 and his final loss to Horace Reid was the first to be televised, on Boston’s WGBH-TV. The following year he won the title.^[2]

In 1980 he established the Carrington Tennis Academy at Hampshire College.^[3]

Art Carrington

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malcolm-Jamal_Warner

Malcolm-Jamal Warner (August 18, 1970 – July 20, 2025) was an American actor, musician and poet. He rose to prominence for his role as Theodore Huxtable on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show (1984–1992), which earned him a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series at the 38th Primetime Emmy Awards. He was also known for his roles as Malcolm McGee on the sitcom Malcolm & Eddie (1996–2000), Dr. Alex Reed in the sitcom Reed Between the Lines (2011, 2015), and Dr. AJ Austin in the medical drama The Resident.

In 2015, Warner received a Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance for the song “Jesus Children” alongside Robert Glasper Experiment and Lalah Hathaway.

https://www.npr.org/2025/07/21/nx-s1-5475181/malcolm-jamal-warner-dead

Actor and Grammy Award winner Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role as the sweet teenager Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, has died at age 54.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terri_Lyne_Carrington

Terri Lyne Carrington (born August 4, 1965) is an American jazz drummer, composer, producer, and educator. She has played with Dizzy Gillespie, Stan Getz, Clark Terry, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Joe Sample, Al Jarreau, Yellowjackets, and many others. She toured with each of Hancock’s musical configurations (from electric to acoustic) between 1997 and 2007.

https://www.terrilynecarrington.com/bio

https://www.npr.org/2020/03/04/811650594/terri-lyne-carrington-social-science-tiny-desk-concert

INDË FRANCIS

‘I have to be the role model that I wish I had’: In ‘Mirror, Mirror,’ multidisciplinary artist Indë reclaims space for their identity

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OUR SNEAKER STUDIO & LAB IN LOS ANGELES HELPS CREATORS IN ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS & BUSINESS BUILD THEIR BRANDS THROUGH EXCITING FOOTWEAR.

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At FCTRY LAb, we constantly innovate to create exciting footwear that turns heads – from fashion models to pro athletes. We’ve setup an end to end resource for creators and brands to build and launch new products – from a world class team to a State of the Art Studio and LAb.

OMAR BAILEY

Omar Bailey is a trailblazing force in the footwear industry who has helped bridge the gap from conceptual design into physically wearable footwear during his extensive career.  With over 20 years of global product development and manufacturing experience as a design engineer, he built his reputation developing footwear for entertainers such as Jay-Z and Lady Gaga, athletes such as Karim Benzema, José Bautista and Jalen Ramsey, among others.His professional trajectory includes roles at renowned industry brands including New Balance, K-Swiss, Adidas and Timberland. His passion for sneakers led him across the globe – including China, India, and Saudi Arabia – where he immersed himself in the culture and gained a deep understanding of the bridge between design and contract manufacturing. Omar’s journey into the world of footwear design commenced at the age of seven in his parents’ New York home, sketching out his earliest designs. Educated at esteemed institutions like the College for Creative Studies in Detroit and the College of Design, Architecture & Art at University of Cincinnati, he honed his craft, pursuing degrees in industrial design.

https://www.nerridofoods.com/about

We’re glad you’re here. Our passion is to bring the taste of traditional African foods to your tables with little or no hassle.

Preparing authentic African dishes could take hours on the stove. Over time, as many Africans migrated from the villages, cities and countries of birth, they left family “chefs” behind, along with delicious African cuisine recipes. This is an effort to keep traditional african foods alive.

​Ufuoma Okharedia, a mother and wife, is the CEO and Founder of Nerrido. When she left Nigeria, she realized there was a gap with availability to traditional African meals. She sought to create accessible authentic African foods and sourced authentic ingredients locally. As a result, she shared her joy of cooking online while also selling blends of tomato stew for jollof rice.