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20 Oct 2025
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19 Jun 2025
In the words of Dr. Opal Lee, the Grandmother of Juneteenth:
June 19, 1865, over 250,000 enslaved Black people in Texas learned of their freedomā2 yrs after emancipation.
Today, we honor our roots, freedom & relentless spirit. #Juneteenth āš¾ā¤ļø
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19 Jun 2025
18-year-old Jada-Symone Batichon from Powder Springs, Georgia, was accepted to 53 out of the 58 schools she applied to, securing a staggering $1.8 million in scholarship offers along the way. becauseofthemwecan.com/blogsā¦
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18 Jun 2025
Serena and Venus Williams are stepping back into the spotlight, but this time, with a mic instead of a racket. becauseofthemwecan.com/blogsā¦
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18 Jun 2025
During Jackson State Universityās May 3rd commencement ceremony, NFL legend Walter āSweetnessā Payton was posthumously awarded a Golden Diploma from his alma mater. becauseofthemwecan.com/blogsā¦
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18 Jun 2025
18-year-old Brandon Moss has announced his historic run for mayor on June 7th, becoming the youngest person ever to do so in the cityās history. becauseofthemwecan.com/blogsā¦
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17 Jun 2025
Tracy Morgan was all smiles as he celebrated a major milestone in his family: his son, Tracy James Morgan, graduated from the University of New Haven. becauseofthemwecan.com/blogsā¦
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17 Jun 2025
Founded in 2022 by the HBCYouth Foundation, Inc., Camp HBCYouth offers elementary-aged students an immersive summer experience on the campuses of HBCUs. becauseofthemwecan.com/blogsā¦
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16 Jun 2025
Solange Knowles brought gospel royalty The Clark Sisters to the stage for an unforgettable night of music and ministry in her hometown of Houston. becauseofthemwecan.com/blogsā¦
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15 Jun 2025
Sgt. Shuntia Lucas has just become the first Black woman ever promoted to the rank of sergeant in the Dane County, Wisconsin Sheriffās Office. becauseofthemwecan.com/blogsā¦
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14 Jun 2025
Senator Cory Booker, who made history with the longest continuous Senate floor speech in U.S. history, has transformed his powerful oratory into a forthcoming book titled Stand. becauseofthemwecan.com/blogsā¦
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13 Jun 2025
BLK & BoldĀ®, the trailblazing Black-owned specialty coffee company just announced its expansion into Costco, starting May 19th. becauseofthemwecan.com/blogsā¦
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13 Jun 2025
Tems has been announced as a headliner for the first-ever FIFA Club World Cup Final Halftime Show. becauseofthemwecan.com/blogsā¦
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12 Jun 2025
Juici Patties, the beloved Jamaican fast-food chain, has become the first of its kind to successfully expand to the United States. becauseofthemwecan.com/blogsā¦
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12 Jun 2025
Sasha Obama just turned 24, and her proud parents, forever President Barack Obama and forever First Lady Michelle Obama, took to social media to celebrate their youngest daughter with loving tributes. becauseofthemwecan.com/blogsā¦
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11 Jun 2025
Ananda Lewis, the beloved former MTV VJ, television host, carpenter, and fierce advocate for Black womenās wellness, has passed away at the age of 52 after a courageous battle with stage 4 breast cancer. becauseofthemwecan.com/blogsā¦
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11 Jun 2025
Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr., the first Black astronaut to perform a spacewalk, was recently inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame. becauseofthemwecan.com/blogsā¦
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11 Jun 2025
After a quarter-century with American Ballet Theatre, Misty Copeland is taking her final bow with the company that shaped her, and that she, in turn, transformed. becauseofthemwecan.com/blogsā¦
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