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James Shaw Jr. was honored by the Justice Department for his courageous efforts during the Waffle House shooting last year.

A second-grader who highlighted the legacy of Bessie Coleman for a school project got the opportunity to meet the late aviator’s niece.

Glenda Phillips Hightower—the first Black student to be accepted into Elon University—received an honorary doctorate degree from the institution.

A millennial entrepreneur is on a mission to open up Detroit’s only Black-owned grocery store.

Philadelphia-bred rapper Meek Mill has teamed up with lawmakers to propose a probation and parole reform bill.

21 Savage spoke to youth in DeKalb County, Georgia about the importance of financial literacy.

A family of Black authors is transforming their travel adventure books into an animated series.

Serena Williams has teamed up with Bumble to support women of color entrepreneurs.

Former first lady Michelle Obama’s book ‘Becoming’ is on its way to becoming the best-selling memoir in history.

Rapper T.I. was honored by the Georgia Senate for his activism in Atlanta.

After spending two years living in a shelter, 8-year-old New York State chess champion Tanitoluwa Adewumi and his family now have a home.

Jay-Z’s ‘The Blueprint’ has been inducted into the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry.