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Inspirational stories of 2024 that left us in awe
Some stories left us in awe, inspiring us to believe anything is possible with determination and hard work. These stories remind us that it is never too early or too late to chase your dreams. Racheal Nafula received the Mashujaa wa Kusoma award from Worldreader and the Kenya National Library Service (KNLS). In three months,…
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Meet Kristen Clarke, the first black woman to lead the DOJ, fighting for Justice and equity
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Rev. Dr. Katie Cannon: Nick Cannon’s aunt and first Black woman to be ordained as a Presbyterian minister
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