Misc.
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Former HIV Positive School Aide Responsible for Sexually Assaulting 42 Students
An investigation into the former school aide/track coach, Carlos Deangelo Bell, at a Charles County, Maryland middle school. According to authorities, following a July indictment…
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10-Year-Old Gives Chilling Testimony Against Nicki Minaj’s Brother in Rape Trial: “It Wasn’t Right”
On Monday (Oct. 23), the 10-year-old stepson of Jelani Maraj took the stand during the ongoing child rape trial against Jelani Maraj. The child walked…
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Lil Jon Opens Primary School in Ghana
Lil Jon, who is known for his hit’s “Yeah,” “Snap Yo Fingers” and “Get Low,” will now be known in Ghana as person who aided…
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Mississippi School Originally Named After Confederate Soldier Will be Renamed After Obama
A predominantly African American school in Mississippi will be getting a new name. The school named after confederate soldier, Jefferson Davis, will be stripped of…
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12-Year-Old From Maryland Collects 500 Cases of Water for Hurricane Victims in Puerto Rico
Not long after Hurricane Irma and Maria severely damaged the Caribbean islands, many residents in Puerto Rico are still without power, food and, most importantly,…
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Rapper T.I. Leads Protest Against Houston’s Restaurant, Alleging Racial Profiling and Discrimination
Grammy-winning rapper T.I. recently led a huge protest against the national steakhouse chain Houston’s following claims that the restaurant discriminates against African American patrons. The…
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HBCUs Across the Country Are Reporting Major Spikes in Freshman Enrollment
Historically black colleges and universities are making a comeback in popularity among aspiring/incoming college students. HBCUs everywhere seem to be reporting major increases in first-year…
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Rosalind Brewer Named First Woman, African American COO of Starbucks
Earlier this week, Starbucks named Rosalind Brewer as their new Chief Operating Officer and group president – the second highest position after President and CEO…
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Georgia Reveals Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Statue on Anniversary of his Iconic ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech
On Monday (August 28), at the Georgia State Capitol, a new monument paying homage to the late and great civil rights activist and leader, Dr….
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Check Out Teyana Taylor and Baby Junie Star in Kids Foot Locker Miniseries
Kids Foot Locker kicked off a new series entitled “Generations” set to show their passion for sneaker culture. Following the relationships between adults and children…
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Leon Ford Was Told He’d Never Walk Again After Being Shot 5 Times by Police – Watch What Happens Next
Today’s moment of triumph comes courtesy of Leon Ford. The victim of police brutality was shot five times in 2012 by Pittsburgh police after being…
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The Sisters of Delta Sigma Theta Serve Us Black Girl Magic Goals with Viral Melanin Illustrated Photo Shoot
In case you missed it, thanks to the Beta Alpha chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, we were given the black girl magic photo shoot of…
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Marshawn Lynch Saves Famed Soul Food Restaurant by Buying It
Since 1967, Scends Restaurant and Bar has been a staple in the Emeryville, California community – and when word got out that the owner of…
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Detroit Police Department Deputy Chief Becomes the First Female Chief of Police in Dallas
Looks like the Dallas Police Department has a new chief in town – and she’s going to be making history! According to Detroit News, the…
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Common Donates $10,000 to a Harlem School for Supplies
Common is once again showing that giving back comes naturally. It was reported that the Grammy- and Oscar-winning artist surprised Harlem students by donating $10,000…
