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A book penned by late literary giant Zora Neale Hurston, titled Barracoon, will be released in 2018.
A Black psychology student at Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, Kansas aced her final exam under extreme conditions: She was in labor.
Figure Skating in Detroit wants to introduce the sport to young girls of color in the city.
A Black Florida couple displayed the ultimate act of selflessness during this holiday season after officially adopting seven siblings.
Chicago artist Kerry James Marshall has created a mural that honors iconic Black women who have left indelible marks on the city.
Air Force Maj. Robert Lawrence Jr.—America’s first Black astronaut—was recently honored for his contributions to space exploration.
John Legend, New Profit, and Bank of America have joined forces to launch an entrepreneurial accelerator program for former inmates.
The Akron board greenlighted a plan for the LeBron James Family Foundation to open a public school in the city.
Entrepreneurs Derrick and Ramunda Young opened MahoganyBooks; the first Black bookstore in Anacostia in 20 years.
Yelitsa Jean-Charles launched Healthy Roots Dolls to encourage Black girls to embrace their natural hair.
Tranette Williams, the woman who founded The Ultimate Couple’s Massage, launched Chicago Black Women’s Business Week.
Princeton University has renamed a campus building in author Toni Morrison’s honor.
