The Campus of Harvard University
25 Black Teens Selected For Harvard’s Summer Residency

25 Black Atlanta teens were selected to join Harvard University’s distinguished summer residency program.
01.21.18
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED 2017 Sportsperson of the Year Show
Colin Kaepernick Shares Next Steps For $1 Million…

Social activist and NFL free agent Colin Kaepernick shared how he will allocate the final $100,000 of his $1 million…
01.22.18
The National Board Of Review Annual Awards Gala - Arrivals
Lupita Nyong'o To Release Children’s Book About Colorism

Academy award-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o is releasing a children’s book about colorism.
04.17.18
'Mo'Nique Uncensored': Breaking Down The Independent Route, Controlling Your Own Image
Mo'Nique Claims Netflix Is Discriminating Against Her

Is the Oscar winner being treated unfairly?
01.20.18
Premiere Of Netflix's 'Dear White People' - Arrivals
‘Dear White People’ Cast Launches Jordan Edwards Scholarship

The cast and crew of “Dear White People” created a scholarship to honor the legacy of Jordan Edwards.
01.20.18
HBO's The HeLa Project Exhibit For 'The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks'
Miami Art Museum Explores Black History Through Illustrations

An exhibition at the Miami University Art Museum and Sculpture Park will highlight African-American history through children’s literature.
01.13.18
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Museum Of Art Celebrates Black Self-Taught Artists

The Philadelphia Museum of Art is expanding its collection with pieces of work created by Black self-taught artists from the…
01.13.18
I couldn't be more proud of myself
Black North Carolina Woman Earns Ph.D. At 23

Julia Nepper recently earned her Ph. D. at age 23 after starting her college journey at 12.
01.07.18
Ron Galella Archive - File Photos
Karyn Parsons Educates Children About Black Pioneers

Fresh Prince’s Karyn Parsons founded a non-profit organization that conveys the narratives of prominent people in African American culture through…
01.07.18
African descent little girl in school library reading book.
Teen Entrepreneur Promotes Reading Among Black Youth

17-year-old Memphis-based entrepreneur Journi Prewitt created the Black Butterfly Beautiful box to inspire Black girls to read.
01.06.18
Detroit Cityscapes and City Views
Motown Museum Receives Large Donation For Expansion

The Motown Museum received a $500,000 donation from the Hudson Webber Foundation toward its expansion project.
01.01.18
Bringing her creativity to life
London Artist Sprinkles #BlackGirlMagic On Van Gogh's Paintings

London artist Aisha Mohamed reinterpreted Van Gogh’s classic floral paintings with the faces of Black women.
12.31.17
Disney Acquires Marvel Comics For $4 Billion
Brother Duo Creates Collection Of Black Comic Books

Brothers Darrick and Carlton Hargo founded 20th Place Media in efforts to increase racial representation in comic books.
12.30.17
Ford Recalls Almost Half Million Vehicles To Fix Engine Fire Issues, And Door Problems
Oklahoma Woman Gets New Car For Christmas

An Oklahoma woman, who works as a greeter at a Walmart store, received a new car as a surprise gift…
12.27.17
Zora Neale Hurston
The Last Survivor Of Transatlantic Slave Trade Told…

A book penned by late literary giant Zora Neale Hurston, titled Barracoon, will be released in 2018.
12.25.17
FILE Changes Announced In Maternity Services
Black Student Aces Exam While In Labor

A Black psychology student at Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, Kansas aced her final exam under extreme conditions:…
12.22.17
Patrick McMullan Archives
Detroit Figure Skating Program Looks To Diversify Sport

Figure Skating in Detroit wants to introduce the sport to young girls of color in the city.
12.22.17
Winter holidays and family reading
Couple Adopts Seven Siblings

A Black Florida couple displayed the ultimate act of selflessness during this holiday season after officially adopting seven siblings.
12.22.17
Chicago Artist Kerry James Marshall
Artist Celebrates Chicago's Iconic Black Women With Mural

Chicago artist Kerry James Marshall has created a mural that honors iconic Black women who have left indelible marks on…
12.22.17
Kennedy Space Centre Florida
Black Astronaut Receives Honors 50 Years After Death

Air Force Maj. Robert Lawrence Jr.—America’s first Black astronaut—was recently honored for his contributions to space exploration.
12.16.17
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