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Hampton University will become the first HBCU to perform in the Rome New Year's Parade.

Actress Brittney Johnson recently made history as the first Black woman to take on the role of Glinda in the play Wicked.

Louisville-based Simmons College has launched a new program that aims to increase the representation of Black teachers in public schools.

Missy Elliott has made history as the first woman rapper to ever be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Kimberly Mutcherson made history as Rutgers Law’s first Black woman dean.

14-year-old actress Marsai Martin is slated to become the youngest executive producer in Hollywood history.

The president was apparently so desperate for support for his beloved border wall, he decided to try to appeal to two core demographics that he's routinely disrespected.

The late legendary music artist Jimi Hendrix will have a post office named after him in his hometown.

7-year-old author Nicholas Buamah’s book was accepted into the Library of Congress.

Barbershop Books is bringing literature to barbershops across the country to inspire young Black boys to read.

Freeform’s “Grown-ish” has teamed up with the app Scholly to help pay off $125,000 in student loan debt.

An entrepreneur is working towards opening Orlando’s only Black-owned bookstore.