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Rapper Organizes Shoe Giveaway After ‘Bait Truck’

Rapper Vic Mensa is hosting a shoe giveaway in Chicago after police officials attempted to bait community residents with an…
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Pre-Teen Entrepreneur Takes Business To Morehouse College

Mason Wright—the founder of Mason’s Super Dogs hot dog stand—has taken his business to the campus of Morehouse College.
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Newark Principal Creates Laundry Room To Combat Bullying

Akbar Cook created a laundry room at West Side High School in Newark for students being bullied about their unclean…
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LAPD Appoints First Black Woman Deputy Chief

Regina Scott will become the Los Angeles Police Department’s first Black woman deputy chief.
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BLM Co-Founder To Teach Social Justice Courses

Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Khan-Cullors is bringing her passion for social justice to Prescott College.
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Taraji P. Henson Tackles Mental Health Stigma

Actress Taraji P. Henson is launching a non-profit organization that is designed to provide resources for African-Americans battling with mental…
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Howard Tops List For Black Medical School Applicants

According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, Howard is the top university for sending African-American applicants to U.S. medical…
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Hurricane Katrina Survivor Receives Honorary Diploma

Years after being displaced by Hurricane Katrina, Clint Smith received an honorary diploma from his New Orleans-based high school.
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NASA’s Johnson Center Appoints First Black Deputy Director

Vanessa Wyche will become the first Black deputy director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center.
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Platform Addresses Mental Health Stigma Surrounding Black Men

Kevin Dedner launched a digital platform dubbed Henry Health as an avenue to empower Black men to take charge of…
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Ferguson Initiative Helps Black Men Overcome Employment Barriers

A Ferguson-based program is preparing African-American men to enter the workforce.
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RunGrl Empowers Black Women Long Distance Runners

Two women in Washington, D.C. have joined forces for the creation of a digital platform designed to empower Black women…
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Non-Profit Gifts Black Men And Boys With Suits

The New York City-based nonprofit organization That Suits You is helping Black men and boys in need dress for success.
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Black Women Making History At Harvard

For the first time in Harvard University’s history, four of the institution’s schools will be led by African-American women.
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Black Women NASA Pioneers Nominated For Congressional Medals

NASA pioneers Katherine Johnson, Dr. Christine Darden and the late Mary Jackson and Dorothy Vaughan have been nominated for Congressional…
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Magic Johnson To Invest In Baltimore's Revitalization

Earvin “Magic” Johnson reportedly plans on revitalizing neighborhoods in Baltimore.
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GirlCodeLA Receives $150K Donation From Rapper YG

Rapper YG recently donated $150,000 to GirlCodeLA.
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Beyoncé Awards Eight HBCU Students With Scholarships

Beyoncé announced the recipients of her HBCU scholarships.
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African Princess Added To Disney’s Franchise

Disney will debut a new live-action fairytale about an African princess.
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NASCAR’s First Black Woman Pit Crew Member

Brehanna Daniels is the first Black woman to be on a NASCAR pit crew team.
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