Education, Health, News

New Children’s Book Series Encourages Black Boys to Become Doctors

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HBCU Spelman College Receives Funding to Build Education Center for Women in STEM

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Instead of Using Birthday Money for Disney World Vacation, 6-Year-old Uses It to Feed Hurricane Evacuees

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Barber-Comedian Turned Entrepreneur Launches New Line of Black Men’s Hair Grooming Products

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Longest Running Natural Hair Show to Host it’s 25th Annual Conference in Philly

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New App to Help Save Pregnant Black Women and Their Babies Gets $200K in Funding

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