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Quintuplet who weighed 8 ounces and was world’s 2nd smallest baby finally goes home
Bilal, the smallest of quintuplets born at just 23 weeks, is finally heading home. He was born weighing 8 ounces, which is equivalent to a small cup of yogurt. His mother, Hawa Mohamed, was rewarded with not one, but five babies after several heartbreaks. The five babies were delivered at the Mother Baby Center, a…
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Georgia teen working two jobs gets accepted into 53 colleges with $1.5 million in scholarships
Madiysen Kuykendall maintains a 4.0 GPA, ranks in the top 10% of her class, serves as class...
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‘This is the honor of a lifetime’: Will Smith says as he gets street named after him
In Philadelphia, Will Smith now has a street named in his honor. The Oscar winner was in his...
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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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Meet the 7-year-old girl whose runway strut is capturing hearts including Naomi Campbell’s
Montana Monroe Jenkins went viral after showing off her skills on the runway. The 7-year-old’s video has since been viewed by nearly 12 million people on Instagram, earning her praise from supermodel...
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She lost both parents as a teen, now she is graduating as a nurse to save others
Molly Guillaume wants to help others after enduring so much heartbreak in her own life. This spring, she will receive her nursing degree from New York Presbyterian Iona School of Health Services. Guillaume’s...
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Georgia barber arrested by ICE after proposing to fiancée, faces deportation despite decades in U.S.
Ten days after proposing to his fiancée, Rodney Taylor was taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in January. The beloved Georgia barber immigrated to the United States...
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South Carolina couple in their 80s find love and marriage at senior center
Wyona Moss and Jimmye Ashley just got married in Anderson. The 88-year-old South Carolina couple celebrated the emotional day with about 40 of their closest friends and family. Moss’ grandson, Darien...
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How LSU star Flau’jae Johnson is helping clear $5 million in debt for 5,000 Louisiana families
In her latest partnership with Experian, LSU Tigers star Flau’jae Johnson has taken on the challenge of relieving consumer debt for thousands of African-American families in Louisiana. The 21-year-old...
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Woman shares how she threw viral Severance-themed birthday party as season 2 finale neared
One fan translated her love for the show, Severance, into her birthday. Jay-Ann Lopez brought her family and friends into the world of Lumon Industries as the Season 2 finale approached. Her friends and...
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Meet the P.E. teacher hoping to become the next American Idol: ‘I feel like I’m different’
Jamal Roberts gave a golden ticket-worthy performance and is now headed to Hollywood in the latest season of “American Idol.” Roberts, a Crestwood Elementary P.E. teacher, admits that he felt...
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Inspired by Martin Luther King Jr., teen genius gains admission to Morehouse on his 13th birthday
Joshua Suddith was only 4 years old when he learned that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. enrolled at Morehouse College at the age of 15. Suddith then decided that he wanted to surpass that achievement. On his...
