Education
Korey Wise, a member of the Exonerated Five, recently hosted a back-to-school drive for youth in Harlem.
Rapper 21 Savage donated laptops to children in DeKalb County, Georgia as part of his annual back to school drive.
A course about Kandi Burruss’ entrepreneurial moves is coming to Georgia State University.
Jasmine Bowers is the first Black person to earn a doctorate degree in computer science from the University of Florida.
Serena Williams, Scholastic and the National School Board Association are donating over 4 million face masks to schools throughout the U.S.
A 6-year-old from Long Island donated over 5,000 books to children in need amid the pandemic.
Spelman College launched a scholarship fund to honor the legacy of the late John Lewis.
The University of California System has appointed its first Black president.
Rihanna teamed up with Jack Dorsey’s #startsmall project to donate 4,000 tablets to youth in Barbados.
LeMoyne-Owen College—the only HBCU in Memphis—has received a $40 million endowment.
Atlanta entrepreneur Aisha “Pinky” Cole teamed up with Clark Atlanta University to create a scholarship fund for Rayshard Brooks’ children.
Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand will donate $100 million to racial justice organizations.