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Kendall Rae Johnson became the youngest certified farmer in the country at 6 years old. She’s also a USDA National Urban Agriculture Youth Ambassador.
On Aug. 10, Alfred Brooks, a teacher at Charles Drew High School in Clayton County, Georgia, shared a now-viral video of himself joyfully greeting and "dapping up" his fellow Black male teachers.
Marc Philpart, the fund’s executive director, said the endowment would allow for $10 million in annual grant-making to support Black people.
Henrico County is planning a $16 million investment in a new walking trail that would pay tribute to United States Colored Troops.
Robert Smalls escaped slavery by commandeering a Confederate ship and was the first Black man to serve in South Carolina’s state legislature.
With just under $25,000 left to raise, this campaign is more than a fundraiser; it’s a community call to action to honor Tamir Rice by building something for the next generation.
Willow Newell, 22, hailing from Racine, earned the title of 'Miss Wisconsin' on June 21, beating out 29 contestants.
Brandon Moss, 18, launched his campaign for mayor of Fairfield, Alabama, only weeks after graduating from high school.
The saying “we keep us safe” takes on a new meaning in the aftermath of disaster. Community is everything.
Thirteen-year-old Joshua Suddith has recently been accepted to his dream school, Morehouse College, along with 20 other universities.
Allen Brooks, 60, graduated from Alabama A&M University in December, becoming the oldest graduate to receive a degree from the HBCU.
HillmanTok University is uniting millions of Black students worldwide to explore fascinating subjects through TikTok.