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Baltimore County Schools Announce Minority Male Mentoring Program
School superintendent turns to the business community for support....
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It Just Got Easier For Detroit Students To Pay For College
Some rare good news for kids in the struggling school district....
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5 Ways GOP Candidates Are Using The Brussels Terror Attacks To Incite Fear
Do the horrifying things the candidates have said in the wake of the attack prove they are using the tragedy as political gain?...
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23 Black Political Pundits You Should Know
They give us the scoop from inside and outside the Beltway....
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Nixon Aide Reportedly Admitted Drug War Was Meant To Target Black People
“Did we know we were lying about the drugs? Of course we did.”...
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There’s Officially A Congressional Caucus On Black Women And Girls
The caucus’ formation marks a historic and incredibly important move....
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Rape allegations at Howard University spark protests, police investigation
Anger at Howard University spilled out in protests across campus after allegations surfaced of rape reports in a campus residence hall....
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THE ROOT’S VOTER REGISTRATION PSA
Not registered to vote yet? Check out The Root staff’s PSA on where to find registration information. And click on youramerica.com, a website created by The Root, Univision, Fusion and El Rey to provide...
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This Inspiring Family Graduation Photo Is The Best Thing You’ll See All Day
When Nitra Myles got pregnant in college, she didn’t didn’t give up. Instead, her and her husband became the inspiration for #FamilyGoals....
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10 Female Artists of Color on the Rise
For Women’s History Month, take note of these exciting artists who showcase unique approaches featuring the black body to dispel myths and stereotypes....
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At Least 26 People Killed in Brussels Terror Attacks; Security Increased in Major US Cities
Belgium has issued a Level 4 alert and shut down all public transportation after a series of coordinated attacks hit Brussels Airport and a metro station early Tuesday morning....
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Nate Parker Creates Film and Drama School at HBCU
“The Birth of a Nation” director’s new program will launch this fall at Wiley College in Marshall, Texas....
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Today’s winning Google Doodle invoking Black Lives Matter was designed by high school sophomore
JUST LAST month, Akilah Johnson was “surprised and overwhelmed” when she learned that she was a national finalist in the “Doodle 4 Google” contest for grade-schoolers....
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‘Black-ish’ Star Yara Shahidi On Being A Positive Role Model For Teens
“[It’s about] giving us opportunities… that allow teens to blossom.”...
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Va. Church Awards $2,100,000 to HBCU Students
The historic Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Va., awarded the scholarships at its annual HBCU College Festival....
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Former Education Secretary Arne Duncan Back In Chicago To Help Dropouts
Many of the youths are trapped by unemployment and gang violence....
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President Obama Makes Historic Trip To Cuba To Strengthen Relations
“We hope they think it’s natural that a U.S. president would visit Cuba and the two peoples are working together,” Obama said....
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Charter Schools Are Suspending Kids More Than Other Schools, And That’s A Problem
School suspensions contribute to the school-to-prison pipeline....
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5 Things To Know About Michelle Obama’s #LetGirlsLearn
The initiative seeks to open the doors to education for millions of girls around the globe....
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How The Eviction Epidemic Is Trapping Black Women In Poverty
Matthew Desmond’s new book makes an undeniable case that we need to fix this all-American tragedy....
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Gabby Douglas and Simone Biles Are ‘Sisters’ in Competition
The two gymnasts will compete against each other at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in Brazil....
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Big Sean On The Importance Of Investing In Detroit’s Youth
“One Man Can Change the World” is more than a song for this rapper....
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