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Virginia School Renamed For NASA Great Katherine Johnson

A Virginia-based middle school has been renamed after NASA trailblazer Katherine Johnson.
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Black Women-Owned Mental Health Center Opens In Mobile

Afiya Hooker and Joanna Johnson recently opened Mobile’s first Black-owned community-focused mental health center.
08.25.21
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Getty Images Launches HBCU Photo Digitization Project

Getty Images is providing grants for the digitization of historic HBCU images.
08.25.21
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CURLS Founder Unveils Black Women Entrepreneurs Plan

CURLS Founder and CEO Mahisha Dellinger has unveiled a new initiative designed to empower Black women entrepreneurs.
08.25.21
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MacKenzie Scott Donates Billions To 'High-Impact' Orgs

In her third round of giving, Scott donated $2.7 billion to 286 “high-impact” organizations, many of which are in historically…
08.25.21
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Temple University Appoints Its First Black President

Dr. Jason Wingard has been appointed to serve as Temple University’s next president; making him the first Black person in…
08.25.21
Celebrities Visit Build - June 4, 2019

Sanaa Lathan To Direct Angie Thomas Novel Adaptation

Sanaa Lathan will direct the film adaptation of one of author Angie Thomas’ novels.
08.25.21
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Megan Thee Stallion Starts ‘Roc Nation School’ Scholarship

Megan Thee Stallion will provide a student with a full-ride scholarship to Long Island University’s Roc Nation School of Music,…
06.12.21
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Pharrell Opening School For Low-Income Students In VA

Pharrell Williams is launching a Norfolk-based private school for low-income families.
08.25.21
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Michael Jordan, Jordan Brand Donate $1M To Morehouse

Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand donated $1 million to Morehouse College’s sports journalism program.
08.25.21
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Tiffany Haddish To Play ‘Flo-Jo’ In Biopic

Tiffany Haddish will portray iconic track legend Florence Griffith Joyner in a biopic.
08.25.21
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Underrepresented Creatives Get Help From Ava DuVernay

Ava DuVernay has joined forces with Google for the creation of an initiative centered on empowering underrepresented creatives.
08.25.21
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Wilberforce Eliminates Student Debt For Recent Graduates

Wilberforce University recently announced it would eliminate the student debt for its recent graduates.
08.25.21
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Muddy Waters’ Chicago Home Closer To Becoming Landmark

The former residence of legendary musician Muddy Waters has been given preliminary landmark status.
08.25.21
Howard University 2018 Commencement

Howard Posthumously Honors Alum Chadwick Boseman

Howard University announced its reestablished College of Fine Arts will be named after visionary Chadwick Boseman.
08.26.21
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Bam Adebayo Aims To Bridge Miami's Digital Divide

NBA player Bam Adebayo helped surprise students at a Miami-based after-school program with digital learning tools.
08.26.21
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NBA Players Association To Renovate Historic Rucker Park

The National Basketball Players Association is donating $360,000 to revitalize Harlem’s historic Rucker Park.
08.26.21
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Delaware State University Eliminates Debt For 200 Grads

Delaware State University announced it will eliminate student loan debt for over 200 recent graduates who were significantly impacted by…
08.26.21
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