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Houston Father Has Heartfelt Conversation With Son’s Bully

A Houston father decided to have a one-on-one conversation with his son’s bully. Now the children are friends.
10.20.18
GQ Men of the Year Awards, Los Angeles
Jussie Smollett Gifts Young Amputee Wheelchair Accessible Van

Actor Jussie Smollett gifted a 6-year-old amputee with a wheelchair accessible van.
10.20.18
Celebration of Motherhood In Washington
Stacey Dash Married Another Trump Worshiper

This is her fourth marriage.
10.15.18
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Author Addresses The Financial Impact Of Racial Bias

Shawn D. Rochester, financial literacy expert and author of the acclaimed book The Black Tax: The Cost of Being Black…
10.14.18
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Harvard University Honors Colin Kaepernick

Harvard University awarded Colin Kaepernick with the W.E.B. Du Bois medal on Thursday.
10.14.18
The family of Henrietta Lacks, whose cancer cells are some of the most important in medical research, are feuding
Johns Hopkins University Honors Henrietta Lacks With Building

Johns Hopkins University recently shared that it would name one of their campus buildings after Henrietta Lacks.
10.14.18
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Getty Institute Launches Black Art History Initiative

The Getty Institute launched a new program that is centered on research surrounding African American artists and their work.
10.07.18
Ida Bell Wells-Barnett, Leader in civil rights
School May Be Renamed After Ida B. Wells

University of Mississippi faculty and students are leading an effort to rename their journalism school after Ida B. Wells-Barnett.
10.08.18
The Lincoln Emancipation Statue...
DNA Research Connects Muhammad Ali To Courageous Slave

New genetic research shows that one of Muhammad Ali’s ancestors was a slave who fearlessly fought for freedom.
10.08.18
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#BlackGirlMagic: 11-Year-Old Flint Activist Gets Her Own Doll

11-year-old Flint activist Mari Copeny has her own doll.
10.06.18
Special Olympics 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert
Chance The Rapper Supports Chicago’s Mental Health Services

Chance the Rapper announced that he will be donating $1 million to better the mental health care resources in Chicago.
10.08.18
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8-Year-Old Philadelphia Girl Uses Barbering To Give Back

After successfully completing barber training, 8-year-old Neijae Graham-Henries has been offering free haircuts to kids in her neighborhood.
10.08.18
Premiere Of Columbia Picture's 'The Equalizer 2'
Denzel Washington Working To Restore August Wilson’s Home

Denzel Washington is leading the effort to restore August Wilson’s Pittsburgh home.
10.08.18
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AT&T Aims To Combat Violence, Unemployment In Chicago

AT&T has launched a new initiative to bring more employment opportunities to Chicago.
09.29.18
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Black Woman Aims To Revive Areas In D.C.

Black venture capitalist Angelique Brunner is using her business acumen and resources to revitalize underserved areas in Washington, D.C.
09.29.18
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Google Aims To Increase Racial Representation In Tech

Google launched Tech Exchange as an avenue to increase racial representation within the realm of tech.
10.08.18
Elton Brand Press Conference
Elton Brand Becomes Fourth Black GM In NBA

Elton Brand has become the fourth Black general manager in the NBA.
09.23.18
Close up male designer examining robotic hand prototype at laptop next to 3D printer
Millennial Poised To Become Highest Paid Robotics Engineer

Black tech entrepreneur Silas Adekunle is on his way to becoming the highest paid robotics engineer in the world.
10.08.18
African American schoolgirl smiling and looking at camera.
NYC Program Teaches Girls The Power Of Self-Confidence

The Power of You Teens—a New York City-based non-profit organization—was created to teach girls the importance of self-confidence.
09.17.18
Founder's Library at Howard University to be renovated
HBCUs Awarded $8.6M To Preserve Historic Sites

The National Park Service recently provided 18 historically Black colleges and universities with grants in efforts to conserve historic buildings…
09.18.18
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