Black Excellence
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This Black Hacker is Shaking Up the Tech Industry One Hackathon at a Time
STEM Day is here to highlight the young, Black pioneers in tech.
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Meet Jones Mays II, Budding Computer Scientist
STEM Day is here to highlight the young, Black pioneers shaping our future.
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Black Millionaires On the Verge of Being Billionaires
Magic Johnson, Stephen Curry, Dr. Dre and P. Diddy could become billionaires soon.
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The Evolution of Kanye West [UPDATED]
From producing for Jay-Z to his relationship with Kim Kardashian and his anti-Semitic comments, we cover the evolution of Kanye West’s music career and persona.
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Jonathan Batista Becomes First Black Principal Dancer In The History Of The Pacific Northwest Ballet
This marks the first time a Black person has held the title in the organization's 50 year history.
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Daymond John Taps Venus Williams, Spike Lee and More for Black Entrepreneurs Day 2022
'Black Entrepreneurs Day provides an invaluable resource to a community,' said NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson.
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The Evolution of Rihanna [UPDATE]
From her early days in Barbados to the Forbes Billionaire's List, and now the Super Bowl we take you through some of the major moments of BadGal Riri's career.
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Black Resilience Finally Gets Its Due in New PBS Documentary
In "Making Black America: Through The Grapevine" Henry Louis Gates Jr. examines the myriad ways Black people have overcome the odds.
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British Artists Recreate ‘A Great Day in Harlem’ As A Part of Black History Month Celebration
The Brits gear up for Black History Month by paying homage to a legendary Black American photographer.
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From Motors to Medicine: An East Cleveland Auto Mechanic Becomes A Doctor At 47
There is no better feeling than when one's persistence pays off.