Melissa Noel
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Did You Know That August Is National Minority Donor Awareness Month?
In the movie “John Q,” Denzel Washington portrays a father who goes to extreme lengths to ensure that his son receives a lifesaving heart transplant....
Bloomberg Donates Record $600 Million To Four HBCU Medical Schools
Bloomberg Philanthropies has announced a groundbreaking $600 million gift to bolster the endowments of the nation’s four historically Black medical schools: Charles R. Drew University...
Breaking News: Kamala Harris Picks Minnesota Governor Tim Walz As VP Running Mate
Presidential hopeful Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her vice presidential running mate. The Midwestern Democrat is a former high school teacher...
The Stolen Jackie Robinson Statue Saga Concludes: Kansas Man Gets 15-Year Prison Sentence
The man who vandalized a bronze statue of Jackie Robinson, cutting it at the ankles and removing it from its base at a Kansas park,...
From Hollywood To Michigan’s Heartland: Hill Harper Shares Why He’s Running For U.S.Senate
In a candid conversation, just ahead of Primary Day in Michigan, renowned actor, activist, and now Senate candidate Hill Harper shared his motivations for entering...
From St. Lucia To The World Stage: Celebrating Julien Alfred’s Gold Medal Triumph In The 100M Race
On Saturday, in just 10.72 seconds St. Lucian sprinter Julien Alfred made history providing her home country its very first Olympic medal. The track star...
Sha’Carri Richardson Shines And Wins Silver In 100M Olympic Debut
The Paris Olympics has felt like a redemption tour for many U.S. athletes, but none probably more so than Sha’Carri Richardson. Making a dazzling debut...
Kamala Harris Has Secured Enough Delegate Votes To Become The Democratic Presidential Nominee
Vice President Kamala Harris has officially garnered enough delegate votes to secure the Democratic Party’s nomination. Jaime Harrison, the Democratic National Committee Chair, announced the...
DEI Offices Close At Auburn University, Mizzou, Iowa State And The University Of Alabama
On Monday, Auburn University issued a statement that the school would be dissolving its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) office in order to remain in...
Black Farmers Receive Historic $2 Billion Payout After Decades of USDA Discrimination
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is finally taking steps to address decades of discrimination, awarding $2 billion to Black and other minority farmers. President...