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Pharrell Opening School For Low-Income Students In VA

Pharrell Williams is launching a Norfolk-based private school for low-income families.

06.12.21

Michael Jordan, Jordan Brand Donate $1M To Morehouse

Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand donated $1 million to Morehouse College’s sports journalism program.

06.07.21

Seoul 1988: 100-Meter-Sieg von Florence Griffith-Joyner

Tiffany Haddish To Play ‘Flo-Jo’ In Biopic

Tiffany Haddish will portray iconic track legend Florence Griffith Joyner in a biopic.

06.06.21

Netflix's "When They See Us" Screening & Reception

Underrepresented Creatives Get Help From Ava DuVernay

Ava DuVernay has joined forces with Google for the creation of an initiative centered on empowering underrepresented creatives.

06.07.21

Wilberforce Eliminates Student Debt For Recent Graduates

Wilberforce University recently announced it would eliminate the student debt for its recent graduates.

06.07.21

Muddy Waters’ Chicago Home Closer To Becoming Landmark

The former residence of legendary musician Muddy Waters has been given preliminary landmark status.

06.05.21

Howard Posthumously Honors Alum Chadwick Boseman

Howard University announced its reestablished College of Fine Arts will be named after visionary Chadwick Boseman.

05.31.21

Bam Adebayo Aims To Bridge Miami's Digital Divide

NBA player Bam Adebayo helped surprise students at a Miami-based after-school program with digital learning tools.

05.30.21

New York City Continues To Idle During Coronavirus Shutdown

NBA Players Association To Renovate Historic Rucker Park

The National Basketball Players Association is donating $360,000 to revitalize Harlem’s historic Rucker Park.

05.31.21

Delaware State University Eliminates Debt For 200 Grads

Delaware State University announced it will eliminate student loan debt for over 200 recent graduates who were significantly impacted by…

05.23.21

Jrue Holiday Furthers Efforts Aiding Black-Owned Businesses

Milwaukee Bucks star Jrue Holiday is furthering his efforts to support small Black-owned businesses and nonprofits throughout the country.

05.24.21

Lorraine Hansberry’s NYC Home Gets Historic Distinction

Renowned playwright and activist Lorraine Hansberry’s former New York City residence has been added to the National Register of Historic…

05.24.21

Fisk Gets Largest Endowment In Its 155-Year History

Fisk University has received a multimillion-dollar donation, marking the largest gift in the institution’s 155-year history.

05.24.21

Keshia Knight Pulliam: Mielle Global Education Ambassador

Keshia Knight Pulliam has been appointed to serve as Mielle Organics’ Global Education Ambassador.

05.24.21

8th Annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony - Arrivals

Taraji P. Henson Launches Youth Mental Health Initiative

Actress Taraji P. Henson has launched an initiative centered on helping Black youth overcome mental health struggles.

05.22.21

Spelman College Honors Samuel L. Jackson And Wife

Spelman College is naming its performing arts center after actress and director LaTanya Richardson Jackson and her husband actor Samuel…

05.16.21

Tribeca Disruptive Innovation Awards - 2019 Tribeca Film Festival

New National Chess Master, 10, Overcame Homelessness

A 10-year-old chess prodigy who overcame homelessness has won the title of National Chess Master.

05.16.21

Jazz at Lincoln Center 2017 Gala "Ella at 100: Forever the First Lady of Song" - Arrivals

Phylicia Rashad Named Howard’s Dean Of Fine Arts

Legendary director and actress Phylicia Rashad has been appointed to serve as the dean of Howard University’s College of Fine…

05.16.21

2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones - Arrivals

Ciara And Russell Wilson Ink Amazon Production Deal

Songstress Ciara and her husband NFL player Russell Wilson have inked a production deal with Amazon Studios.

05.15.21

Jaden Smith Furthers Efforts To Combat Food Insecurity

Jaden Smith is opening a restaurant that will provide free food for the homeless.

05.15.21