Martin Folsom, a former high school senior at Philip Randolph Career Academy, has just graduated as his class’ valedictorian. Folsom and his mother, Melva, have been in and out of homeless shelters since he was a child in an effort to escape from Melva’s ex-husband, a convicted murderer. Continue reading From Homeless Shelters to College Bound: Meet the Valedictorian who Defied all the Odds
Target Announces Juneteenth As An Official Paid Company Holiday
After the tragic death of George Floyd and the protests and riots that followed, corporations are making changes one move at a time. Target is the latest company to announce that it will honor Juneteenth as an official paid holiday. Continue reading Target Announces Juneteenth As An Official Paid Company Holiday
Ava DuVernay Launches ‘When They See Us’ Online Education Initiative
Ava DuVernay’s When They See Us educated many people on the story of the Exonerated Five, the young men wrongly convicted in the attack on a Central Park jogger in 1989. Continue reading Ava DuVernay Launches ‘When They See Us’ Online Education Initiative
These Five Tips will Make Teachers Better LGBTQ+ Allies
Teachers work every day to support their students, no matter their students’ walk of life. The impact that teachers make can be everlasting, but this can be especially true for LGBTQ+ students. Continue reading These Five Tips will Make Teachers Better LGBTQ+ Allies
Princeton names its first black valedictorian in the university’s history
Princeton University has named its first black valedictorian in the school’s 274-year history. Nicholas Johnson, a Canadian student majoring in operations research and financial engineering, has been named valedictorian of Princeton’s Class of 2020 Continue reading Princeton names its first black valedictorian in the university’s history
LeBron James, Bad Bunny, Jonas Brothers to throw class of 2020 a virtual graduation
The LeBron James Family Foundation recently announced that it will celebrate seniors in a special event called “Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020″ at 5 p.m. Pacific on May 16 with help from superstar guests. Continue reading LeBron James, Bad Bunny, Jonas Brothers to throw class of 2020 a virtual graduation
African Roots is a Big Part of the Roots Java Coffee Company
African Bean Company is the first nationally certified, African-American-owned coffee supply company providing national distribution. The company’s coffee is branded Roots Java Coffee. Continue reading African Roots is a Big Part of the Roots Java Coffee Company
A Paralyzing Injury Brings New Perspective
By Lauren Love
Oluwaferanmi Okanlami, M.D., M.S., distinctly understands both sides of a catastrophic medical event. That’s because he has been both a patient and a doctor in that scenario. Continue reading A Paralyzing Injury Brings New Perspective
Here’s Everything That’s Happened With Your Student Loans In 2 Weeks
In case you missed it, there have been major changes regarding your student loans. President Donald Trump signed the CARES Act, which includes a $2 trillion stimulus package Continue reading Here’s Everything That’s Happened With Your Student Loans In 2 Weeks
Program Provides Full Spectrum Learning
By Antwaun Parrish
Working alongside industry experts provides university interns with a comprehensive and elaborate spectrum of experience, which can help them secure employment in the future. Continue reading Program Provides Full Spectrum Learning
Cecily Myart-Cruz becomes 1st woman of color to lead L.A. teachers union
The L.A. teachers union has elected the first woman of color, Cecily Myart-Cruz, to lead the organization, part of a familiar and experienced team that will include Continue reading Cecily Myart-Cruz becomes 1st woman of color to lead L.A. teachers union
Lash Nolen Is Harvard Medical School’s First Black Woman Class President
Most people call her “Lash,” but LaShyra Nolen’s name is hardly the only unique thing about her. Last year, she became the Continue reading Lash Nolen Is Harvard Medical School’s First Black Woman Class President
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