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United Airlines Appoints Its First-Ever Black President

Brett J. Hart made history by becoming United Airlines’ first Black president.
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14-Year-Old Chicago Teen Earns Master’s Degree In Engineering

14-year-old Dorothy Jean Tillman earned her master’s degree.
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Tuskegee Airmen Nurse Celebrates 100th Birthday

Former Tuskegee Airmen nurse Second Lt. Irma "Pete" Cameron Dryden recently celebrated her 100th birthday.
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MIT Elects First Black Woman Student Body President

For the first time in MIT’s 159-year history, a Black woman has been elected as student body president.
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$1M Scholarship Fund Begins For Spelman College Graduates

Entrepreneur Frank Baker and his wife launched a $1 million scholarship fund for Spelman College graduates.
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How You Can Help George Floyd Protesters

We’ve rounded up a list of organizations, funds and initiatives that are providing resources for protesters on the frontlines seeking…
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Rihanna, Big Sean Lead Detroit COVID-19 Relief Efforts

Big Sean and Rihanna teamed up to donate to COVID-19 relief efforts in Detroit.
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Questlove To Host Televised Potluck Fundraiser

Questlove will host a televised virtual potluck to raise money for nonprofits focused on combating food insecurity.
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Mike Conley Donates $200K To Coronavirus Relief Efforts

NBA player Mike Conley is donating $200,000 towards COVID-19 relief efforts.
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America’s Oldest Law School Appoints First Black Dean

A. Benjamin Spencer is the first Black dean in William & Mary Law School’s 241-year history.
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Nick Cannon Earns Degree From Howard University

Nick Cannon graduated from Howard University with a degree in Criminology & Administration of Justice.
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Usher’s Nonprofit Leads Effort To Combat Food Insecurity

Usher’s nonprofit donated over 350 vegan meals to individuals in need in Atlanta.
Meek Mill, Michael Rubin, And CEO Van Jones Launch The Reform Alliance With Founding Partners
REFORM Alliance To Donate Masks To U.S. Prisons

Jay-Z and Meek Mill’s nonprofit REFORM Alliance will donate masks to every correctional facility in the U.S.
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The Roots Ink Production Deal With Universal Television

Black Thought and Questlove inked a production deal with Universal Television.
Howard University Faculty Practice Plan has begun twice a week testing for COVID-19, on May 05 in Washington, DC.
Howard University Opens Free COVID-19 Testing Site

Howard University has opened a free COVID-19 testing site to eliminate the socio-economic barriers to adequate health care.
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Common’s Nonprofit Launches #WeMatterToo Campaign Amid COVID-19

Common’s nonprofit has launched a criminal justice reform campaign to address the spread of COVID-19 in correctional facilities.
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Michael K. Williams Leads Youth Employment Initiative

Actor Michael K. Williams and the nonprofit NYC Together are helping at-risk youth secure summer jobs.
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Princeton University Names Its First Black Valedictorian

For the first time in its 274-year history, Princeton University has a Black valedictorian.
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Taraji P. Henson Furthers Mental Wellness Initiatives

Actress Taraji P. Henson’s Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation joined forces with the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation to provide mental health…
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Detroit Chefs Donate 20,000 Meals To The Homeless

A collective of Detroit-based chefs donated 20,000 meals to the homeless amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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