TX — Dionn Megginson, an 11-year old girl from Texas, is making her way to excellence. At such an early age, she has just recently started classes as a 9th grader in high school. Dionn is a student at the school’s inaugural class at the Early College Academy where she’s taking honors Biology, English, Spanish, AP Read More…
Education
Harris Masterful Speech Accepting The Vice President Democratic Nomination
Kamala Harris on Wednesday night accepted in glorious fashion the Democratic nomination to become the first Black woman to run for vice president on a major party’s ticket. She used her acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention to credit those who have come before her and urged America to look toward a better tomorrow Read More…
ATTITUDE CHECK: 11-Year Old Girl From Florida Went to Take the Trash Out and Disappeared
Miami, FL — Jayla Jones, an 11-year old girl from Miami, Florida, reportedly disappeared after going outside their home to take out the trash. Her family was happy when she was found a day later but questions still remain. Jayla was found the next day at a park just a few blocks away from her Read More…
School’s Ban On Dreadlocks For ‘Hygiene’ Reasons States Jamaican Supreme Court Upholds
The parents of the student whose dreadlocks sparked the case vowed not to cut her hair. The highest court in all of Jamaica ruled on Friday in favor of a school that demanded a student cut her dreadlocks over “hygiene” reasons in order to attend classes. The student’s parents vowed not to cut their daughter’s Read More…
A Tribute to Their Mom Who Died Last Year, Twin Sisters Graduate With Highest Honors
PA — Khaliyah and Aaliyah White, twin sisters from Philadelphia, have graduated as the number 1 and 2 students of their class at GAMP High School. Despite the hardships they faced, Khaliyah graduated valedictorian and Aaliyah graduated salutatorian with their drive and motivation. The twins dedicate their success most especially to their mother who passed Read More…
Honor of Frederick Douglass NY to be Renames Airport
Rochester, New York‘s airport will be renamed to honor 19th-century abolitionist and freedom fighter Frederick Douglass, one of its most famous and influential residents. According to news, the Monroe County Legislature voted Tuesday night to change the airport’s name to the “Frederick Douglass – Greater Rochester International Airport,” adding the Douglass’ name to the existing Read More…