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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.

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Disrupt Harlem Code Squad illustrates the power of culturally competent tech programs for underserved young adults.

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Barbershop Books is bringing literature to barbershops across the country to inspire young Black boys to read.

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The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture has acquired Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis’ archive.

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Sean Combs has pledged $1 million for the creation of a charter school in the Bronx.

Nation

The 49th annual African-American Parade marched through the mecca of Black U.S.A. on Sunday.

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The Power of You Teens—a New York City-based non-profit organization—was created to teach girls the importance of self-confidence.

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Disrupt Harlem Code Squad—a free Harlem-based tech and entrepreneurship program—is aiming to diversify the tech industry by empowering opportunity youth through STEM education.

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The Lillian Project is leveling the playing field for Black women when it comes to launching their own ventures.

More disappointments as the neighborhood gentrifies.

An African-American employee sued celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson for racial discrimination.

Michael A. Walrond Jr.'s congregation is outraged.