Her Story, Our Story
Every month, PERAmind honours the brilliance, courage, and legacy of Black women — from historical figures to everyday heroes. Anyone can nominate a woman who inspires them and meets the eligibility criteria. Stories are featured online, and each quarter, one scholarship for nursing students is named in honour of a featured nominee, connecting recognition to impact.
Mary Seacole
Mary Seacole was a Jamaican-born nurse, healer, and entrepreneur of African and Scottish descent whose contributions to healthcare were long overlooked due to racism and colonial exclusion. Trained in traditional...
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Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou remains one of the most influential Black women in modern history—a poet, memoirist, educator, and global voice for dignity and healing. Her life and work remind us that...
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Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
In a quiet village in southern Nigeria, a young girl once walked dusty roads with books pressed tightly against her chest. Her name was Ngozi—“Blessing”—and she carried her dreams with...
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