Melissa Noel
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Howard University Nursing School Graduation Ends Abruptly Due To Capacity Issues
The nursing students’ graduation ceremony at Howard University took an unexpected turn on Thursday when the auditorium hit full capacity. Families eagerly gathered in Cramton...
Black Women Are More Likely To Die From Cancer. A New First Of It’s Kind Study Aims To Find Out Why
Why are so many Black women dying from cancer? A groundbreaking new study from the American Cancer Society (ACS), VOICES of Black Women, aims to...
MIT Eliminates Diversity Statement Requirement For Faculty Applicants, Says ‘They Don’t Work’
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has announced that it will no longer require diversity statements from prospective faculty. According to The Hill, the school...
“Full Circle Family Moment”: Georgia Tech’s First Black Graduate Presents Granddaughter With Her Diploma
When Deanna Yancey walked across the stage during her May 3 graduation from Georgia Institute of Technology, a very special person presented her with her...
Atlanta To Pay $3.8 Million To Family Of Church Deacon Who Died After Being Tased By Police
The Atlanta City Council unanimously agreed to pay a $3.8 million settlement to the family of Deacon Johnny Hollman Sr., who died after being tased...
New York Governor Kathy Hochul Faces Backlash For Saying Black Kids In The Bronx Don’t Know What Computers Are
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is under fire for saying that Black children in the Bronx don’t know the word “computer.” “Right now, we have...
Formerly Incarcerated Mom Passes Bar Exam On First Try. Her Reaction To The News Goes Viral
Afrika Owes recently learned the great news that she passed the New York State Bar exam on her first attempt. Owes’ reaction, which she posted...
Suspect Arrested After Attempt To Shoot Pennsylvania Pastor During Sunday Sermon
A Pennsylvania pastor believes that divine intervention saved his life after a gunman attempted to open fire on him during Sunday service. The Rev. Glenn...
Kim Godwin, First Black President Of ABC News, Announces Retirement
Kim Godwin, the first Black president of ABC News and “first Black woman to lead a network news division,” has announced she is retiring. Over...
Hidden Figures Of Healthcare: Meet The Black Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis
“The Black Angels: The Untold Story of the Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis” sheds light on a crucial aspect of medical history that had long...