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The faces of the Nigerian schoolgirls forgotten by the world
This post originally appeared on The Daily Mail under the title of “Kidnapped by Islamist militants two months ago…the haunting faces of Nigerian schoolgirls hostages the world has forgotten.” It was written by Gordon Brown, United Nation Special Envoy for Global Education. By: Gordon Brown These are the names and faces of some of the more […]
BYP100’s FM Supreme to be honored at 43rd Annual Rainbow PUSH convention
BYP100’s very own FM Supreme will be honored at Rainbow PUSH’s 43rd Annual International Convention at the end of this month. The humanitarian and Hip-Hop artist will receive the Trailblazer award.
Tona Brown makes history by becoming first transgender African-American woman to play at Carnegie Hall
Sissieretta Jones made history in 1892 when she became the first African-American female to sing at Carnegie Hall. 122 years later, the first openly transgender African-American performer will play at the venue on June 25.
No more Washington Redskins? patent office cancels team trademark
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has canceled the Washington Redskins trademark registration. The decision comes after numerous campaigns forged by Native Americans and their supporters calling for the team to change their name. The trademark office called the football team’s name “disparaging to Native Americans.”
Single mother graduates with 3 degrees
A 28-year-old single mother of three graduated from UCLA with not one, not two, but THREE degrees on Friday. Deanna Jordan, a native of Compton, said it was imperative that her sons see her walk across stage.
Prep school holds ceremony for first graduating class
A Chicago high school celebrated its first graduating class on Monday when 119 students walked across the stage. Members of Johnson College Prep cheered as they took their first steps as high school graduates. The school is located on Chicago’s south side in the Englewood community.
BREAKING: injuries reported in high school shooting
Police responded shortly after 8 a.m. to a report of shots fired at an Oregon high school. A police official did say that there were some injuries, but no official number has been released.
Meet Audra McDonald, Broadway’s biggest Tony Award winner of all time
Audra McDonald celebrated her sixth Tony Award win on Sunday at the 68th annual Tony Awards, and she made history doing it. The win makes McDonald the most decorated actress on Broadway.
Son weeps tears of joy when deployed dad surprises him at graduation
A Pennsylvania high school graduation was brought to a complete standstill after a U.S. Army sergeant surprised his son at the ceremony. U.S. Army Sgt. Owen Neuville was deployed to Afghanistan a few months ago, but he managed to arrive just in time for his son Dashaun’s big moment.
Deadly disease no match for terminally ill teen’s ambition
A 19-year-old teen who is suffering from a deadly form of cancer has landed a record deal with Sony Music Entertainment. Jeff Mortimer was just 16 when he was diagnosed with spindle cell sarcoma, a form of muscle cancer.
Justin Beiber apologizes for n-word joke
Music entertainer Justin Bieber has issued an apology for a racist joke he told when he was 15. A video of Bieber telling the joke shot backstage at a promotional event early in his career, surfaced on a British pay site on Sunday.
Former Spelman co-valedictorians continue to succeed with self-help book
Kirstie and Kristie Bronner walked across the stage as Spelman College’s first-ever co-valedictorians in 2013. Now the twin sisters hope to inspire others with their new book, “Double Vals: The Keys to Success in College and Life Beyond.”