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A 21-Year Jail Conviction Overturned

On Wednesday after a three-day hearing, Judge Hudson vacated the double murder-conviction based on a trail of DNA evidence, again…
09.01.16
Police Officer Fatally Shoots Black Man During Traffic Stop Near St. Paul
Philando Castile Scholarship Established

The scholarship will go to an underprivileged Central High School student who plans to study education or child development.
08.27.16
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Harriet Tubman Statue To Appear In Md.?

The ask for a statue of the abolitionist has been brought forth before but failed in 2012 and 2013.
08.26.16
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Meet South Africa's First Black Female Pilot

Mahapa said she is resolved to educate women and hopes men understand there are no limitations to what they can…
08.25.16
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1st Child With Double Hand Transplant Makes Progress

Doctors say that the youngest hand transplant recipient is making amazing progress. Zion Harvey, 9, is now able to do…
08.24.16
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Gabby Douglas To Judge Miss America Pageant

Douglas was announced as a guest judge on Monday. 'The contestants are a great example of strong women across America…
08.23.16
Teen Choice Awards 2016 - Roaming Show
Kobe Bryant Unveils $100 Million Media, Data, &…

Current investments include The Players Tribune, a website focused on sports media, video designer Scopely, a legal services company called…
08.22.16
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World's Greatest: Simone Biles Strikes Gold Again

Biles is the fourth American female gymnast to win five medals in a single Olympics, joining Mary Lou Retton, Shannon…
08.16.16
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Best Of The 2016 Olympics

With the games in full swing, check out some of the best moments so far.
08.12.16
Gymnastics - Artistic - Olympics: Day 4
Flying Into First Place
08.10.16
Working together towards a common goal
Florida Men Launch Showering Service To Help The…

Chris Bentley and Carlos Miller, Florida natives, began a non-profit called, "Live Fresh Palm Beach County." Bentley and Miller converted…
08.08.16
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Teens Shun Gangs, Pursue Summer Jobs Instead

Four Georgia teens pursued summer jobs to stay out of trouble. They were pressured to join neighborhood gangs.
08.03.16
Into the unknown
Teen Pilot Breaks Cross-Country Record

Cooper, accompanied by a flight instructor, capped the end to his two-week journey on Monday when he landed at his…
07.26.16
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Philly Teen Opens DNC With National Anthem

Bobby Hill, who first gained notoriety for singing at Pope Francis' U.S. visit last September, is a member of the…
07.26.16
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Donors Raise Nearly $185,000 For Homeless Georgia Teen…

A homeless Georgia teen biked six miles to return to college. Strangers donated thousands of dollars to help him.
07.18.16
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Comedy Event In NYC Highlights Women & Black…

The latest installment is set for Thursday, July 7 at the legendary Caroline's on Broadway and will feature comedians Chloe…
07.07.16
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Chicago Non-Profits Host Prom For Homeless Students

A group of 40 students from Chicago got the opportunity to attend a prom hosted by two local non-profit organizations.
07.03.16
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Husband Makes Black Game Developer Barbie For His…

Mattel recently released a Game Developer Barbie in efforts to break gender stereotypes in the STEM industry; but one thing…
07.02.16
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Google's Parent Company Hires First Black Board Member

The search engine giant became focused on diversity after reports from 2014 showed that the company composed of the following:…
07.01.16
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Baby Definitely Thinks Boy On His Diapers Is…

Bennett said she's tried hard to convince her son that the baby on the package is not him, but he's…
06.28.16
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