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Black Teens Win Big At Harvard Debate Tournament

Black Atlanta scholars took home the title at Harvard University’s annual debate competition.
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Jaden Smith Provides Vegan Meals For The Homeless

Jaden Smith has launched a pop-up food truck that will provide free vegan meals for the homeless.
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Black Leaders Address Lack Of Diversity In Media

The Multicultural Media Correspondents Association held a forum to address the lack of racial representation when it comes to ownership…
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HBCU Focuses On Mental Health To Help Academically

A Texas-based HBCU is focusing on the mental health of each one of its students so they can thrive academically.
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Entrepreneur Aims To Combat Depression Amongst Black Youth

South Carolina-bred entrepreneur TiffanyJ aims to combat depression amongst Black youth through her book series and doll line.
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T.I. Furthers Criminal Justice Reform Efforts In Atlanta

T.I. has joined Atlanta’s city jail task force in an effort to transform the Atlanta City Detention Center into a…
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Over 100 NYC Homeless Students Graduate High School

Over 100 homeless students in New York City graduated from high school and are college-bound.
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Don Peebles Launches $500M Fund For Underrepresented Developers

Real estate mogul Don Peebles is launching a $500 million fund to support underrepresented developers.
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Stars Support Campaign To Restore Nina Simone’s Home

John Legend, Issa Rae, Talib Kweli and other stars are supporting a crowdfunding campaign to restore Nina Simone’s childhood home.
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Artist Creates Bronze Sculpture In Maleah Davis’ Honor

Houston-based artist Shirley Scarpetta is creating a bronze sculpture in remembrance of Maleah Davis.
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This New App Builds Community With Storytelling

The Black-owned app Choose Your Reader allows individuals to create and voice record stories for their children.
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Softball Player Hosts Program For L.A. Youth

Olympic gold medalist Natasha Watley is hosting a summer program for Los Angeles youth.
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Bakery Owner, 13, Fights Hunger Among The Homeless

A 13-year-old bakery owner from Maryland is using his business to combat hunger amongst the homeless.
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Black Entrepreneurs Raise $8M For Barbershop App

The Black-owned app SQUIRE—which connects barbers and customers—raised $8 million.
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Pharrell Surprises High School Graduates With Internships

Pharrell Williams has vowed to provide 114 Harlem high school graduates with internships.
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#BossMoves: Meek Mill Named Co-Owner Of Lids

Meek Mill is now the co-owner of the sports apparel brand Lids.
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Serena Williams Graces Wheaties Box Cover

Serena Williams has become the second Black woman tennis player in history to grace the Wheaties box.
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South Texas Law Review Gets 1st Black Editor-In-Chief

Kenesha Starling has become the first Black editor-in-chief of the South Texas Law Review.
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Richmond Names Street For Tennis Legend Arthur Ashe

Richmond renamed a street after the late legendary tennis player Arthur Ashe.
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Students Host Hospital Prom For Friend With Cancer

A group of high school students from New York hosted a prom celebration at a hospital so their friend who…
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