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Will Smith, Nas Invest In Financial Literacy App

Will Smith and Nas invested in an app designed to educate teenagers about financial literacy.
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Organization Bails Out Black Fathers For Father's Day

The Black Father Family organization raised money to bail out Black fathers for Father’s Day.
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Black Teacher Gives Students Haircuts For Graduation

A Black educator who teaches students who live in underserved communities gave them haircuts before their graduation ceremony.
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NASA Renames Street After ‘Hidden Figures’ Pioneers

NASA renamed the street in front of its headquarters “Hidden Figures Way” to honor the Black women who pushed space…
U.S. Track And Field Olympian Allyson Felix Testifies In House Hearing On Maternal Mortality
AMA Swears In First Black Woman President

Patrice A. Harris has officially become the American Medical Association’s first Black woman president.
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Black-Owned Barbershop Pays Off Debt For Students

A Black-owned barbershop in North Carolina raised money to help high school seniors pay off their debt so they would…
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Chicago Twins Named Co-Valedictorians Of Their High School

#BlackGirlMagic: Chicago twins were named co-valedictorians of their high school.
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First Black Choreographer Nominated For Tony Since 1996

Camille A. Brown is the first Black choreographer to be nominated for a Tony Award in 23 years.
Barack And Michelle Obama Attend Portrait Unveiling At Nat'l Portrait Gallery
The Obamas Sign Deal With Spotify

The Obamas have inked a deal with Spotify to produce podcasts.
Criminal Justice Reform Organization Launch
Jay-Z Invests $1M In Black-Owned Vegan Brand

A Black-owned vegan cookie brand received a $1 million investment from Jay-Z.
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Detroit High School Has 100% College Acceptance Rate

For the ninth year in a row, a Detroit school for underserved youth had a 100 percent college acceptance rate.
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'You Next' Illustrates The Impact Of Black Barbershops

The You Next project celebrates the impact and influence of Black barbershops.
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High School Senior Gets 139 College Acceptance Letters

After being accepted to 139 colleges and receiving $8.7 million in scholarships and grants, Normandie Cormier has decided to attend…
Higher Learning
Yale University Elects First Black Student Body President

Maryland native Kahlil Greene has made history by becoming Yale University’s first Black student president.
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Lonnie G. Bunch III Makes History At Smithsonian

Lonnie G. Bunch III has become the Smithsonian’s first Black secretary.
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#BlackGirlMagic: Grad Earns Two Degrees In One Week

Graduate Ashley Williams received her master’s degree and law degree within the same week.
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GirlTrek Focuses On Wellness For Black Women

GirlTrek is inspiring Black women to heal their bodies and reclaim their communities one step at a time.
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NABJ Empowers Black Men To Reclaim Their Narratives

The National Association of Black Journalists is on a mission to empower and inspire Black men to reclaim their narratives.
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14-Year-Old Is Youngest Student Accepted By Spelman

14-year-old Sydney Wilson is the youngest student to be admitted into Spelman College.
Bed Bath & Beyond To Close 40 Stores In Florida
Bed, Bath & Beyond Appoints Black Woman CEO

Mary Winston is the first Black woman to lead a Fortune 500 company since Ursula Burns.
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