Michelle Obama’s “Becoming” Will Soon be a Classroom Curriculum For Young Black Girls
Nationwide — Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s book Becoming, which sold over 1.4 million copies in its first week of release, has inspired many Black women all over the world. Having been inspired by the book herself, Lauren Christine Mims, a former assistant director of the White House…
This Organization, Ran By 6 Black Men, Has Donated More Than 30,000 Books to Children Worldwide – But They Need More Volunteers and Financial Support
Nationwide — B.L.A.C.K. 2 Life is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to empower Black Men to strengthen underserved communities through education and inspiration. The organization sponsors activities that promote childhood literacy, mentorship, scholarship promotion, community service initiatives and charitable giving. The acronym B.L.A.C.K….
2018-19 The Made Man Tour
Philadelphia, PA – The Made Man Foundation was founded in 2013 by Dr. Ky Dele a former social worker, psychologist and agent for professional athletes and entertainers because she wanted to recognize and honor honest, hard working, high achieving community oriented African-American men who were…
School Installs Vending Machine That Dispenses Free Books to Kids Who Read
Buffalo, NY – In a bid to get children more engaged in reading, a New York school has installed a vending machine that dispenses books, instead of snacks. After one year of fundraising, staffers at the Arthur O. Eve School of Distinction #61 in Buffalo,…
Girls Who Code encourages STEM, one coding class at a time
Nationwide — On July 12, 2014, Macie Cooper, then a 15-year-old, made a strong statement about her future in her journal. It was definitive; she left nothing to the imagination. “I have officially decided on this day I’m going to major in computer science,” Cooper…
Award Winning Couple & Best Selling Authors Launch Positive Affirmation Apparel to Help Returning Citizens from Incarceration
Atlanta, GA — An affirmation or words of positivity have been the daily go to for millions of people to get through the monotony of disappointments that weighs us down. From a stressful job, a road raging commute, a helicopter life or toxic relationship, affirmations…
Apple’s $40 Million HBCU Scholarship Program Includes a 12-Week Summer Internship
National – The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) in partnership with Apple is proud to present the Apple HBCU Scholars Program. Applications are open to outstanding students attending HBCUs with a minimum 3.0 GPA, and are currently working towards a degree in an undergraduate, Masters,…
Cheyney University Announces Innovative New Partnerships
Cheyney, PA – At an on campus reception and press conference Tuesday July 31, Cheyney University President Aaron Walton, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf, Cynthia D. Shapira the Chair of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Board of Govenors, Dr. Stephen K. Klasko President and…
Anthony Fisher — African American Pilot, Author, and Registered Nurse
Jacksonville, FL — The first African American to become Director of Undergraduate Skills Lab at a private university seeks to give back to communities. Our youth are crying out for help! Many of them are at a disadvantage due to single parenting; poor educational systems;…
Teacher Goes Above and Beyond to Help Teen Mom Years After Having Her in Class
Chicago, IL – It has been three years since LaShonda Carter had Larresha Plummer in her class – but that didn’t stop her from answering her student’s request for help last week. One night when Carter was having trouble sleeping, she started checking her social…
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