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Hampton University Marching Band To Perform In Rome

Hampton University will become the first HBCU to perform in the Rome New Year's Parade.
'Wicked' Celebrates 10th Anniversary On Broadway - Curtain Call
Actress Brittney Johnson Makes Broadway History

Actress Brittney Johnson recently made history as the first Black woman to take on the role of Glinda in the…
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Initiative Aims To Increase Representation Of Black Teachers

Louisville-based Simmons College has launched a new program that aims to increase the representation of Black teachers in public schools.
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Missy Elliott Inducted Into Songwriters Hall Of Fame

Missy Elliott has made history as the first woman rapper to ever be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
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Rutgers Law School Appoints First Black Woman Dean

Kimberly Mutcherson made history as Rutgers Law’s first Black woman dean.
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Marsai Martin To Become Hollywood’s Youngest Executive Producer

14-year-old actress Marsai Martin is slated to become the youngest executive producer in Hollywood history.
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Seattle Post Office Renamed After Jimi Hendrix

The late legendary music artist Jimi Hendrix will have a post office named after him in his hometown.
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7-Year-Old’s Book Added To Library Of Congress

7-year-old author Nicholas Buamah’s book was accepted into the Library of Congress.
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Barbershop Books Empowers Black Boys To Read

Barbershop Books is bringing literature to barbershops across the country to inspire young Black boys to read.
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‘Grown-ish’ And Scholly Are Paying Off Student Loans

Freeform’s “Grown-ish” has teamed up with the app Scholly to help pay off $125,000 in student loan debt.
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Entrepreneur Aims To Open Orlando’s Only Black-Owned Bookstore

An entrepreneur is working towards opening Orlando’s only Black-owned bookstore.
Former President Obama And Former Attorney General Eric Holder Campaigns With Michigan Democrats
Obama Lands Spot On Billboard's Hot R&B Songs

Former President Barack Obama landed a spot on Billboard's Hot R&B Songs chart.
Ambassadors For Humanity Gala Benefiting USC Shoah Foundation Honoring Rita Wilson And Tom Hanks
Councilwoman Wants Airport Named After Oprah Winfrey

Councilwoman Sharon Hurt is fighting to have Nashville International Airport named after Oprah Winfrey.
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Big Sean Empowers Aspiring Entrepreneurs From HBCUs

Big Sean is empowering aspiring entrepreneurs from HBCUs through his Moguls in the Making program.
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LeBron James Wins Male Athlete Of The Year

NBA star and social activist LeBron James was named The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year.
Michelle Obama Discusses Her New Book 'Becoming' With Sarah Jessica Parker
Michelle Obama’s Book Inspires Curriculum For Black Girls

Michelle Obama’s best-selling book Becoming has inspired a class curriculum for Black girls.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 60th Anniversary Opening Night Gala Benefit
Jussie Smollett Fights To Save HBCU

Jussie Smollett is fighting to prevent an HBCU from losing its accreditation.
Recognition Of SOLAR (Sound Of Los Angeles Records) 40th Anniversary For Los Angeles's African-American Music Appreciation Month
Art Project To Highlight Black Culture In L.A.

A new art project will visually capture the essence of Black history and culture in Los Angeles.
A'Lelia Bundles is a descendant of Madam C. J. Walker, who was the first black woman millionaire in the United States.
Madam C. J. Walker's Mansion To Become Incubator?

The mansion where Madam C.J. Walker once lived will possibly be transformed into an incubator for Black women.
48th Annual Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Conference
Sybrina Fulton Receives Honorary Doctorate Degree

Trayvon Martin’s mother Sybrina Fulton was awarded with an honorary doctorate degree for her social advocacy efforts.
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