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At just 16 years old, Stephen R. Stafford II has accomplished more than most of the general population. He is currently earning credits toward his triple major at Morehouse College —pre-med, mathematics and computer science.

An Augusta, Ga. mother and son have defied the odds and graduated with their PhDs. Dr. Vickie McBride was just 13 when she gave birth to her son Maurice, but she became more than a statistic when she walked across the stage with him at Capella University in August.

Nelson Mandela will go down in history as arguably one of the most brave and influential people in the world. 15 years ago today, the leader and activist was presented with the Congressional Gold Medal.

With its theatrical release set for next month, American Promise aims to shed some light into the life of a young black man in America. The documentary focuses on two middle class black families as they raise their sons. It’s goal is to empower boys, their parents and educators and help close the black male achievement gap.

New York Fashion Week has come and gone, but folks are talking more about veteran Vogue Editor Andre Leon Talley’s comments on Russell Simmons than the Fall 2014 collection. The fashion expert had some choice words after he saw Russell Simmons sitting front row at last week’s event.

Out of 6,000 applicants, U.S. Navy Lt. Commander Victor J. Glover has been selected as one of NASA’s 2013 astronaut candidates. He is the only African American selected for the rigorous trainee program.

At 17-years old, James Martin has graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a degree in molecular biology – and a 3.9 GPA!

After graduating from college at 16, 18-year old Florida native Gabrielle Turnquest is now the youngest person to ever pass the UK bar exam.

Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice has been appointed the new President of Morehouse School of Medicine. Dr. Rice is the first African American woman to lead a free-standing medical school.

Educator Brooke Harris is facing termination for allegedly helping students organize a walkout. But she says she had nothing to do with the walkout, and that shes being singled out for speaking out against the Education Achievement Authority, the organization that runs the school.

At just 14-years old, Great Lakes, Illinois native Thessalonika Arzu-Embry is set to graduate from college. She’ll receive a Bachelor’s Degree in psychology from Chicago State University.

Cedric Lawson will be participating in the Beyond November Movement Convening, BYP’s inaugural convening of 100 Black youth leaders from across the country. He shares his hopes for the convening: More than anything, I want to become part of a deeper network of progressive African Americans who are working toward leveraging our individual and collective power to win real concrete improvements in the lives of young black people – including our own lives.