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Activists Erase Debt For Former Bennett College Scholars

A collective of activists erased $1.7 million in student debt for nearly 500 former Bennett College scholars.
by NewsOne Staff
05.29.22
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Black Scholar Makes History At Meharry Medical College

Scholar Zindzi Thompson has made history as the youngest Black woman to graduate from Meharry Medical College.
by Brandee Sanders
05.29.22
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Obama, Youngster From 'Hair Like Mine' Photo Reconnect

Jacob Philadelphia—the youngster featured in the memorable 'Hair Like Mine' photo with former President Barack Obama 13 years ago—received a…
by Brandee Sanders
05.28.22
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Actress Yara Shahidi Earns Degree From Harvard University

Actress Yara Shahidi has graduated from Harvard University.
by Brandee Sanders
05.28.22
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Donor Clears Debt For Graduates At Texas-Based HBCU

Wiley College received a $300,000 gift from an anonymous donor to clear the student debt for the HBCU’s 2022 graduating…
by NewsOne Staff
05.14.22
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Black Scholar Makes History At University Of Houston

Salenah Cartier recently became the youngest person to earn a master's degree from the University of Houston.
by NewsOne Staff
12.19.21
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80-Year-Old Makes History As HBCU's Oldest Graduate

80-year-old Donzella Washington made history by becoming the oldest person to graduate from Alabama A&M University.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
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High School Senior Gets 139 College Acceptance Letters

After being accepted to 139 colleges and receiving $8.7 million in scholarships and grants, Normandie Cormier has decided to attend…
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
Ivy Leagues

Columbia University Welcomes Oldest Graduate Of 2016 Class,…

The Harlem native overcame a very troubled past. As a teen, he fell into a life of crime, but bounced…
by Charise Frazier
06.19.19