In 1965, Ronald Yancey made history as the first Black student to graduate from Georgia Tech. Almost 60 years later, he’s passing his academic legacy on to his granddaughter.

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Tyler Perry Studios and New York Times bestselling author DeVon Franklin are teaming up to produce faith-based films for Netflix.

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Pinky Cole Hayes, founder of Slutty Vegan and Bar Vegan, surprised the Savannah State University 2024 graduates with an $8.75 million 'Entrepreneurial Starter Pack.'

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Acie Holland III, an eighth grader at Glen Hills Middle School in Wisconsin, is a hero after saving his school bus from crashing after the driver suddenly lost consciousness.

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Comedy veteran Damon Wayans, Sr. and his son, Damon Wayans, Jr., are finally teaming up for a new CBS sitcom titled Poppa's House.

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Dr. Opal Lee, also known as the Grandmother of Juneteenth, has been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her efforts in establishing Juneteenth as a national holiday.

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On fashion’s biggest night, the MET Gala was packed with a star-studded lineup of actresses, models, and celebrities. Among them, one name sparkled brighter than the rest: Anok Yai.

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WNBA champion, Olympic gold medalist, and all-around hoops icon Candace Parker is taking her talents off the court and into the boardroom as the new president of Adidas Women's Basketball.

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David Nyenwe, a budding musician and student, turned his dorm room in Tennessee State University's Boyd Hall into his very own 'Tiny Desk.'

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In February, a family shared a video of their autistic daughter Presley struggling with Alexa to play a song. After a month, they found out it was 'Finesse' by Pheelz. Touched, Pheelz recorded a special version for her.

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For the first time in 75 years, The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture will exhibit all 34 vibrant paintings from William H. Johnson’s 'Fighters for Freedom' Collection series.

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Founded by Spelman College graduates Kai Waller and her mother Rhonda Waller, along with Joslyn Jackson and her daughter Lauren Jackson, TruBlu Legacy offers a stylish twist on HBCU paraphernalia.

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Xavier University of Louisiana and Ochsner Health have teamed up to establish the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine, marking Xavier as only the fifth HBCU in the U.S. to offer a medical school.

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Shonda Rhimes is teaming up with Netflix for a documentary celebrating the iconic Black Barbie doll, set to premiere this Juneteenth.

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The University of South Carolina unveiled a new monument honoring the courage and legacy of its first three Black students.

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In a Hillman-inspired college decision day video, this senior announced that she's not only attending the illustrious Spelman College on a full scholarship, but she's also graduating a year early with 44 college credits.

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Wanda Durant, widely known as “Mama Durant” and the mother of NBA star Kevin Durant, will be the commencement speaker for Bowie State University's spring ceremony on May 24th.

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Hip-hop journalism is on the cusp of a revolution, and at the forefront stands Elliott Wilson. Wilson has been appointed editorial director of Uproxx, HipHopDX, and Dime Magazine.

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Former First Lady Michelle Obama made a surprise visit to over a thousand of graduating DMV high school students for College Signing Day 2024.

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Alicia Keys' semi-autobiographical musical, “Hell’s Kitchen,” has received 13 Tony Award nominations.

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