Melissa Noel
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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...
NYC Hospital ‘Karen’ Under Fire After Video Of Her Allegedly Trying To Take Bike From Black Teen Goes Viral
A New York City hospital employee is facing widespread criticism after she allegedly tried to take a Citi Bike that had already been paid for...
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...
University Students Protest Lack Of Support For New Jersey’s Oldest Africana Studies Program
Seton Hall University touts its longstanding African Studies Program as “livelier and more relevant than ever, with engaging classes led by new and veteran scholar-activists.” According to...