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Missy Elliott Becomes First Woman Rapper Inducted Into Songwriters Hall Of Fame

Missy Elliott has made history as the first woman rapper to ever be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Rutgers Law School Appoints First Black Woman Dean

Kimberly Mutcherson made history as Rutgers Law’s first Black woman dean.
Legendary Guitarist Jimi Hendrix To Have Post Office…

The late legendary music artist Jimi Hendrix will have a post office named after him in his hometown.
Barbershop Books Empowers Black Boys To Read

Barbershop Books is bringing literature to barbershops across the country to inspire young Black boys to read.
‘Grown-ish’ Teams Up With Scholly App To Pay…

Freeform’s “Grown-ish” has teamed up with the app Scholly to help pay off $125,000 in student loan debt.
Barack Obama Lands Spot On Billboard’s Hot R&B…

Former President Barack Obama landed a spot on Billboard's Hot R&B Songs chart.
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Ellen DeGeneres Slammed For Trying To Convince Kevin…

The saga of Kevin Hart and the Oscars continues...
Kanye And Kim Reportedly Expecting Their Fourth Child…

More of the same for the 41-year-old in 2019.
Councilwoman Pushes To Have Airport Named After Oprah…

Councilwoman Sharon Hurt is fighting to have Nashville International Airport named after Oprah Winfrey.
#MichelleTaughtMe: Michelle Obama’s Book Inspires Curriculum For Black…

Michelle Obama’s best-selling book Becoming has inspired a class curriculum for Black girls.
Jussie Smollett Fights To Save Bennett College From…

Jussie Smollett is fighting to prevent an HBCU from losing its accreditation.
Art Project To Highlight Black History And Culture…

A new art project will visually capture the essence of Black history and culture in Los Angeles.
Forest Whitaker Files For Divorce After 22 Years…

Keisha Nash Whitaker met the Oscar winner in 1994.
Madam C. J. Walker’s Mansion To Possibly Become…

The mansion where Madam C.J. Walker once lived will possibly be transformed into an incubator for Black women.
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