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University Of California System Names Michael Drake President

The University of California System has appointed its first Black president.
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Colin Kaepernick Lands Partnership With Disney

Colin Kaepernick inked a deal with Disney to create projects focused on race and social justice.
New York Continues To Struggle With Coronavirus Spread As Parts Of U.S. Look To Reopen
Black Aviator Madeline Swegle Makes U.S. Navy History

Aviator Madeline Swegle made history as the U.S. Navy’s first Black woman tactical air pilot.
European Premiere of Disney's "The Lion King"
Beyoncé, NAACP Start New Black-Owned Business Initiative

Beyoncé teamed up with the NAACP to provide grants for Black-owned businesses significantly impacted by COVID-19.
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Rihanna, Jack Dorsey Address Digital Divide In Barbados

Rihanna teamed up with Jack Dorsey’s #startsmall project to donate 4,000 tablets to youth in Barbados.
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Janelle Monáe Hosts L.A. Food Drive

Songstress Janelle Monáe teamed up with Congresswoman Maxine Waters to distribute meals to families in need in Los Angeles.
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Therapist Raises $80K For Black Mental Health Initiative

Therapist Saleemah McNeil raised over $80,000 to provide free mental health resources for the Black community.
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Tyler Perry Gifts Atlanta Nonprofit With Van

Tyler Perry gifted a van to an Atlanta nonprofit that provides the homeless with health and hygiene products.
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Colin Kaepernick’s Story Is Coming To Netflix

A series about activist and athlete Colin Kaepernick’s life is coming to Netflix.
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21 Savage Expands His Youth Financial Literacy Program

Rapper 21 Savage launched an online financial literacy program for youth.
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LeMoyne-Owen College Receives $40 Million Grant

LeMoyne-Owen College—the only HBCU in Memphis—has received a $40 million endowment.
23rd Annual Hollywood Film Awards - Red Carpet
Bozoma Saint John Makes History At Netflix

Bozoma Saint John is the first Black woman to hold a C-suite position at Netflix.
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WNBA Star's #SayTheirNames Jersey Campaign Launches

WNBA star Angel McCoughtry launched the #SayTheirNames Jersey Campaign to honor victims of police brutality.
ACLU SoCal Hosts Annual Bill Of Rights Dinner - Red Carpet
Colin Kaepernick To Serve On Medium’s Board

Colin Kaepernick has been appointed to serve on Medium’s board to elevate the voices of Black and Brown communities.
NFL: JAN 28 Super Bowl LIII - Atlanta Host Committee Press Conference
Atlanta Justice And Equity Center Plans Move Forward

Plans to transform an Atlanta jail into a justice and equity center for marginalized communities are moving forward.
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LeBron James, Maverick Carter Launch Media Company

LeBron James and Maverick Carter launched a new media company centered on amplifying narratives about the underserved and underrepresented.
Atlanta Cityscapes And City Views
Morehouse Receives $40M For COVID-19 Initiative

Morehouse School of Medicine has received $40 million to help combat COVID-19 in underserved communities.
Young black man text messaging on smart phone at home.
Bevel Launches Black Mental Wellness Initiative

The grooming brand Bevel has teamed up with Headspace to offer free mental wellness services for the Black community.
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Flikshop App Aims To Combat Recidivism

Social entrepreneur Marcus Bullock is using his business Flikshop to keep families connected with their incarcerated loved ones and combat…
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Netflix CEO Pledges To Donate $120M To HBCUs

Netflix CEO Reed Hastings and his wife Patty Quillin are donating $120 million to HBCUs.
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