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Boxer Hosts Prom Dress Drive For Detroit Teens

A Detroit gym—owned and operated by professional boxer Tony Harrison—held a prom dress drive for underserved teens.
05.05.19
Pittsburgh Cityscapes And City Views
National Trust's Youth Program To Preserve Black Landmarks

The National Trust for Historic Preservation has launched a youth program dedicated to preserving sites tied to Black achievement and…
05.05.19
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Black Teen Makes History At Houston High School

#BlackExcellence: Kellin McGowan became the first Black student in St. Thomas High School's history to be named valedictorian.
05.04.19
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Toddler’s Amazement Of Michelle Obama’s Portrait Inspires Book

The viral photo of a toddler staring at Michelle Obama’s portrait in amazement is the inspiration behind a new children’s…
05.04.19
Family And Attorney For Philando Castile Hold News Conference At City Hall
Valerie Castile Pays Off Lunch Debt For Students

Philando Castile’s mother paid off the lunch debt for high school students in Minnesota.
05.04.19
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Jena 6 Defendant Theo Shaw Becomes A Lawyer

Theo Shaw, one of the Jena 6 defendants, is now a lawyer.
05.04.19
2019 Winter TCA Tour - FOX - Arrivals
Morehouse To Honor Robert F. Smith, Angela Bassett

Actress Angela Bassett and Black billionaire Robert F. Smith will receive honorary degrees from Morehouse College.
04.28.19
Female African American Soldier Series: Saluting
Black Woman Hits Milestone In U.S. Army

Janina Simmons is the first Black woman to graduate from U.S. Army Ranger School.
04.28.19
Ida Bell Wells-Barnett, Leader in civil rights
Ida B. Wells Society Empowers Black Investigative Journalists

The Ida B. Wells Society is combating the lack of diversity in newsrooms by hosting workshops for Black investigative journalists.
04.28.19
McDonald's Partners With Bleacher Report To Celebrate McDonald's All American Games During Pro Basketball's Biggest Weekend
Kenny Mitchell Becomes Snapchat’s First Black C-Suite Executive

Kenny Mitchell has become Snapchat’s first Black C-suite executive.
04.27.19
"Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between" Costume Institute Gala - Sightings
Pharrell And Verizon Launch Music Education Program

Pharrell Williams has teamed up with Verizon for the creation of a tech-focused music education program.
04.27.19
2018 Tribeca Film Festival screening of "The Last Defense"
Viola Davis Spreads Awareness About Diabetes Through Documentary

Actress Viola Davis is spreading awareness about the diabetes epidemic through a new documentary.
04.27.19
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Paralyzed Athlete Returns To Track

A Georgia athlete who was paralyzed after a car accident is determined to run again.
04.21.19
Atlanta Cityscapes And City Views
Spelman Takes Home Honda Campus All-Star Challenge Title

Spelman College took home the title at the annual Honda Campus All-Star Challenge National Championship Tournament.
04.21.19
Viacom Summer TCA
T.I., Georgia Church Bails Out Individuals For Easter

Rapper T.I. teamed up with the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church to bail out nonviolent offenders for Easter.
04.21.19
Aretha Franklin Live In Concert
Aretha Franklin Honored With Pulitzer Prize Special Citation

Aretha Franklin was posthumously honored with a Pulitzer Prize Special Citation.
04.20.19
African American family playing board game together
Black Entrepreneur Teaches Business Ownership Through Board Game

A Black inventor is aiming to teach youth the fundamentals of entrepreneurship through the creation of a board game.
04.20.19
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Hennessy Launches $10M Fellowship Program For HBCU Students

Hennessy has pledged $10 million for the creation of an HBCU fellowship program.
04.20.19
2019 CinemaCon - Lionsgate Presentation
Howard University, Lionsgate Team To Diversify Hollywood

Howard University and Lionsgate have created an internship program for students interested in pursuing careers in the entertainment industry.
04.15.19
Facebook Exhibits Technologies At Innovation Hub
Facebook Nominates First Black Woman To Board

Peggy Alford is the first Black woman to be nominated to join Facebook’s board of directors.
04.14.19
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