Melissa Noel
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New Survey Reports Widespread Racism And Discrimination In The Nursing Industry
There is widespread racism and discrimination in the nursing industry, yet few nurses report incidents, according to a new survey by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation released...
Alabama Civil Rights Landmarks Receive $3.1 Million In Funding From The National Park Service For Preservation
The National Park Service will award a $3.1 million grant that will help preserve six notable civil rights history sites in Alabama. The park service’s...
VP Kamala Harris Makes History As The First Woman To Deliver Commencement Address At West Point
Vice President Kamala Harris delivered the commencement address at the US Military Academy at West Point on Saturday, making her the first woman to do...
The Often Overlooked Black Origins Of Memorial Day
The initial commemoration of Memorial Day is often disputed, with several places across the U.S. claiming to be the birthplace of the national holiday. However,...
Black Nun’s Exhumed Body Appears Intact Four Years After Burial, And Of Course Black Twitter Had No Chill
Four years after the remains of a Black nun were unearthed and exhibited no visible signs of decay, the small Missouri town of Gower has...
“Anything Is Possible”: Paralyzed Student Walks Across Stage At College Graduation
At Reynolds Community College’s graduation ceremony on Monday, 25-year-old Khalil Watson, who was paralyzed in a shooting seven years ago, walked across the stage in...
Meet Mapy: “The Violin Queen” Shattering Stereotypes One Music Note At A Time
Award-winning violinist Mapy is known for the unique way she fuses classical music with genres like hip-hop, soca, and afro beats, shattering stereotypes and redefining...
As Some Schools Are Banning Books And Black History, This Mom Is Sharing African Culture With Students Across America
A Maryland mom is on a mission to share the beauty and diversity of African culture with students across America. Imagine stepping into a middle...
The Obama Foundation Launches New Initiative To Support Boys And Young Men Of Color
The Obama Foundation has launched a new initiative to support boys and young men of color. Former President Barack Obama was in Chicago on Wednesday...
Donald Trump Found Liable For Sexual Abuse, Must Pay $5 Million In Damages
A federal jury in New York determined that former president Donald Trump sexually abused writer E. Jean Carroll in the 90s and defamed her by...