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Simmons College will name their college of media, arts, and humanities after the late legendary journalist Gwen Ifill.

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The National Museum of African American History created a program that helps Black families digitize old photos and footage for free.

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Miguel Pilgram, a man who won a $52 million lottery prize in 2010, plans to rebuild a Black historic district in Fort Lauderdale.

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Rappers, scholars, and authors are joining forces with the Smithsonian for the creation of a hip-hop anthology.

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Baltimore couple Robert and Nia Tolbert are expecting triplets after welcoming twins into the world two years ago.

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Brennon Jones, the Philadelphia man behind the “Haircuts 4 Homeless” initiative, was gifted with his own barbershop.

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The NYC Men Teach initiative is a program created to encourage more men of color to pursue careers in education.

"It means everything to me to build a legacy because I feel like we shouldn't leave it to our children to start from scratch," Monique Greenwood, owner of Akwaaba Bed & Breakfast Inns, said.

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An HBCU graduate muses on the importance of return.

Amanda Gorman is named the first national youth poet laureate. The award recognizes a teen poet who demonstrates literary talent and community engagement.

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Ava DuVernay, Marley Dias, and John Legend received American Ingenuity Awards from Smithsonian Magazine.

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A $5 million initiative created by Capital Impact Partners will help Black real estate developers rebuild Detroit.