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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.
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Black Scholars Called 'Ugly' In Racist Letter After…

The parents of Florida twins speak out.
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High School Senior Overcomes Homelessness, Named Valedictorian

Florida teen Martin Folsom overcame homelessness and was named valedictorian of his high school’s 2020 graduating class.
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14-Year-Old Chicago Teen Earns Master’s Degree In Engineering

14-year-old Dorothy Jean Tillman earned her master’s degree.
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$1M Scholarship Fund Begins For Spelman College Graduates

Entrepreneur Frank Baker and his wife launched a $1 million scholarship fund for Spelman College graduates.
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Nick Cannon Earns Degree From Howard University

Nick Cannon graduated from Howard University with a degree in Criminology & Administration of Justice.
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Best Responses To Trump Calling Obama 'Incompetent'

The current man in the White House completely set himself up.
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Princeton University Names Its First Black Valedictorian

For the first time in its 274-year history, Princeton University has a Black valedictorian.
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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.
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Robert F. Smith Gifts Parents Of Morehouse Grads

Robert F. Smith is spreading the love even more.
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Grad Makes Black History At Florida State University

Kalisa Villafana recently became the first Black woman to earn a doctorate in nuclear physics at Florida State University.
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Black Graduate Makes History At Purdue University

Amber Johnson recently became the first Black woman to earn a doctorate in computer science at Purdue University.
by NewsOne Staff
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Over 100 NYC Homeless Students Graduate High School

Over 100 homeless students in New York City graduated from high school and are college-bound.
by NewsOne Staff
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Pharrell Surprises High School Graduates With Internships

Pharrell Williams has vowed to provide 114 Harlem high school graduates with internships.
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Black Teacher Gives Students Haircuts For Graduation

A Black educator who teaches students who live in underserved communities gave them haircuts before their graduation ceremony.
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01.01.70
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Black-Owned Barbershop Pays Off Debt For Students

A Black-owned barbershop in North Carolina raised money to help high school seniors pay off their debt so they would…
by NewsOne Staff
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Chicago Twins Named Co-Valedictorians Of Their High School

#BlackGirlMagic: Chicago twins were named co-valedictorians of their high school.
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Detroit High School Has 100% College Acceptance Rate

For the ninth year in a row, a Detroit school for underserved youth had a 100 percent college acceptance rate.
by NewsOne Staff
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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…
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#BlackGirlMagic: Grad Earns Two Degrees In One Week

Graduate Ashley Williams received her master’s degree and law degree within the same week.
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