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High school senior earns $10 million in scholarships, accepted to over 50 colleges
Mississippi’s Jayme Anderson attends Forest Hill High School, which is popularly known in the community as the University of South Jackson. The Jackson Public School District describes him as a committed student and an active member of the Pride of Forest Hill Band who has continuously shown dedication both inside and outside of the classroom. Anderson’s…
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Jamie Foxx refutes claims that Diddy tried to kill him in 2023
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Meet Knowa De Baraso, the 13-year-old influencer changing the world of politics
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T.D. Jakes files lawsuit against pastor who accused him of sexual assault
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Bishop T.D. Jakes’ final words after stepping down as lead pastor and naming his successors
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What we know about Tory Lanez’s prison attacker Santino Casio
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Ghana closes Washington, D.C. embassy over alleged visa scam
As part of an inquiry into a suspected visa scam, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana’s foreign...
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Creole Pope, Creole Saint? Pope Leo XIV and the Venerable Henriette Delille
The impact of the news that the new Pope Leo XIV has Louisiana Creole roots in the 7th Ward of...
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Who will be the next pope? These African cardinals could become the first pope from sub-Saharan Africa
Catholic Cardinals will soon meet to elect a new pope following the death of Pope Francis....
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Op-ed: An open apology to Canada and Mexico, from an American with Canadian roots and Mexican relatives
To all those in Canada and Mexico who read this, please accept my sincerest apologies. What...
Culture
Egypt: How the North African nation is using sports to boost its global image and economy
Egypt is turning to sports as a key tool to improve its international image, strengthen diplomatic ties, and support long-term development goals. This strategy is part of a growing global trend where countries use cultural influence, not force, to achieve foreign policy aims. Through sports diplomacy, Egypt is promoting national pride, attracting tourists, and creating…
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New details about mysterious structures found beneath Egypt’s Giza pyramids could rewrite human history: report
Scientists have controversially claimed that a vast underground city in Egypt predates the...
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Why African-Americans are moving to Africa in droves, and should you?
In recent years, a growing number of African-Americans have been moving to Africa, seeking...
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Disney star China Anne McClain apologizes after facing backlash for touching resting sea turtle in Hawaii
Disney star China Anne McClain has apologized after she faced backlash over a video that showed...
History
Creole Pope, Creole Saint? Pope Leo XIV and the Venerable Henriette Delille
The impact of the news that the new Pope Leo XIV has Louisiana Creole roots in the 7th Ward of New Orleans was palpable even here in California. Because for the first time the story of Creoles and their contributions to American history might take center stage in the dialogue we continue to have about race…
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Jazz: Thriving before and despite Storyville
In 1897, Sidney Story, an alderman in New Orleans, put forth an ordinance confining vice to...
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Dallas: First Black police officer fatally shot 2 months into the job honored after 128 years
In 1896, the first African-American police officer in Dallas, Officer William McDuff, was killed,...
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How a former slave opened Providence’s first restaurant and probably America’s first oyster bar
The oyster aquaculture industry has been one of Rhode Island’s fastest growing sectors...
Women
Family searches for stranger who saved toddler after falling down waterfall
Kiya Livingston is looking for the hero who saved her toddler, Melody, when she got carried away by a waterfall last week. The hero stranger rescued her, and she was able to walk away with minor injuries. The family was visiting the location for the third or fourth time on May 20, and Livingston explained that…
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Mom and son living in car after tornado destroys home of 30 years: ‘This is my life history’
Gwen Hudgins was at home with her son in the afternoon of the St. Louis storm last Friday,...
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Angela Bassett on how motherhood helps her get in sync when playing the role of a president
Veteran actress Angela Bassett is a proud mother of twins, and she recently explained how motherhood...
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Newly-married woman’s car stolen while visiting husband fighting cancer in hospital
Joe and Brittney Mickles-McQuirter got married in October. Last month, the couple learned...
Business
Dangote could have been $120 billion richer if he had invested in big tech than in Nigeria, gov’t says
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote could have been $120 billion richer if he had invested the billions of dollars used in building his refinery in big tech, according to the Nigerian government. The country’s vice president, Kashim Shettima, said that the business magnate could have opted to put his resources into lucrative international companies like…
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Africa just got a new billionaire you should know about
Karooooo chief executive Zak Calisto is officially a dollar billionaire, with his holdings...
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AfDB to elect new president amid looming $555m funding cut from the U.S
The African Development Bank (AfDB) will elect a new president this week during its annual...
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Amazon Set To Venture Into Foldable Laptop Production
Renowned brand Amazon is reportedly hoping to compete with some of the established brands that...
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