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Taraji P. Henson, Usher, And Dr. Cornel West Are Metro Atlanta’s 2025 Commencement Speakers

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April 26, 2025

Mary J. Blige And PepsiCo. Awarding A Lucky Hampton University Undergraduate With $30,000

October 9, 2023

Philadelphia High School Principal Witholds Diplomas From Graduating Seniors For Celebrating

June 18, 2023

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Anthaea-Grace Patricia Dennis is Canada’s Youngest-ever Graduate

June 14, 2023

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Taraji P. Henson Delivers Commencement Speech At Howard University, Receives Honorary Doctorate

May 10, 2022

Taraji gave a rousing speech to the graduating seniors during Howard University's commencement ceremony, “The doors of the world are...

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Former NYC Principal Nadia Lopez Banned From School She Founded Due To ‘Unauthorized’ Visits

byAmber Alexander

May 4, 2022

She was reportedly told that her presence caused "tension."

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Stevie Wonder To Receive Honorary Degree From Wayne State University

May 3, 2022

The legendary Motown star is being honored in the place it all started. #313

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TRAILBLAZERS: Wilhelmina Henry, Stockton’s First Black Teacher, Passes Away At Age 102

byTaylor Berry

April 21, 2022

The district's first Black educator taught for over half her life.

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SHE WASN’T READY: Tiffany Haddish Cooks White Reporter Who Called Her Custom-Made Dolce & Gabbana Gown A ‘Costume’

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March 29, 2022

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Put some respect on our sh*t!

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‘Grown-ish’ Star Yara Shahidi Celebrates Finishing Her 136 Page Thesis As Harvard Graduation Nears

March 18, 2022

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She's grown up right before our eyes! Congratulations, Yara!

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Mike Hill Opens Up About Marriage With Cynthia Bailey, ‘We Might Not Make It To Year Two’

January 26, 2022

We hope Mike and Cyn are good!

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Celebrating The Life Of Lani Guinier, Civil Rights Champion and Legal Scholar

byAziah Kamari

January 12, 2022

God rest her soul.

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Actress Octavia Spencer Provides Free Meals During Finals Week For Auburn University Students

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December 10, 2021

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Auburn University is her alma mater.

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Maryland Teacher Keishia Thorpe Wins $1 Million Global Teacher Prize

byNiko Mann

November 13, 2021