Private Funeral For George Floyd Takes Place In Houston
AKA Sorority Starts Scholarship Fund For Gianna Floyd

The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority has launched a scholarship fund for George Floyd’s daughter and granddaughters to attend an HBCU.
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High School Senior Overcomes Homelessness, Named Valedictorian

Florida teen Martin Folsom overcame homelessness and was named valedictorian of his high school’s 2020 graduating class.
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SheaMoisture Launches Fund For Racial Justice Advocacy

SheaMoisture launched a $100,000 fund to support activists on the frontlines fighting against racial injustice.
06.08.20
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University Of Louisville Creates Breonna Taylor Scholarship

The University of Louisville has created a nursing scholarship for Black women in honor of Breonna Taylor.
06.08.20
Michael Jordan Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of Air Jordan At Palais de Tokyo In Paris
Michael Jordan Pledges $100M To Justice Organizations

Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand will donate $100 million to racial justice organizations.
06.07.20
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Colin Kaepernick’s Organization To Help Protesters Nationwide

Colin Kaepernick’s Know Your Rights Camp Legal Defense Initiative expands to help provide legal support for protesters nationwide.
06.07.20
Black Lives Matter Movement Inspires Demonstrations In UK
George Floyd Fundraiser Breaks GoFundMe Record

The fundraiser launched for George Floyd’s loved ones has raised over $13 million, breaking a GoFundMe record.
06.07.20
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United Airlines Appoints Its First-Ever Black President

Brett J. Hart made history by becoming United Airlines’ first Black president.
06.01.20
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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.
06.01.20
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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.
06.01.20
College Students Told To Leave Campuses To Counter Spread Of Coronavirus
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.
05.31.20
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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.
05.31.20
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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…
05.31.20
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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.
05.25.20
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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.
05.25.20
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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.
05.25.20
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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.
05.24.20
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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.
05.24.20
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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.
05.24.20
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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