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Documentary inspires more Black boys to become doctors

by BlackNews.ComMarch 31, 2021January 25, 2022

(Photo Credit: David Downs via BlackNews.com) Dallas, TX via BlackNews.com — The long-anticipated documentary Black Men In White Coats is taking the nation by storm in a grassroots fashion! The […]

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Miss Maine makes history

by BlackNews.ComMarch 14, 2021January 25, 2022

Carolyn Brady made history when she became the first Black woman to be crowned Miss Maine. (Photo/Blacknews.com) Carolyn Brady made history when she became the first Black woman to be […]

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Black mom creates organic, plant-based bath and body products

by BlackNews.ComFebruary 25, 2021January 25, 2022

Ayanna Jackson is the founder and CEO of Arbria Creations, a company that creates organic bath, body and home products. Jackson said that the company’s name is a combination of […]

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City hires 1st Black female firefighter and more

by BlackNews.ComFebruary 18, 2021January 25, 2022

Dejah Woods (Courtesy Photo/BlackNews.com) By BlackNews.com Nationwide — Dejah Woods, a 24-year old from DeLand, Florida, has made history as the first Black woman to become a firefighter for the city […]

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Entrepreneur launches social media app for the Black community

by BlackNews.ComJanuary 29, 2021January 25, 2022

Created by Adeyinka Adegoke, MelaninPeople is a social networking app designed to connect a range of Black and Brown individuals, businesses and professionals. (Courtesy of Blacknews.com) By Blacknews.com MelaninPeople is […]

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Black teen is youngest student enrolled at Clark Atlanta University

by BlackNews.ComJanuary 22, 2021January 25, 2022

Emory Pruitt, 15-years-old, is the youngest student to be enrolled at Clark Atlanta University. (Courtesy of Blacknews.com) By Black News Emory Pruitt was just 15-years-old when she started classes at […]

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12-year old breaks record with historic swim

by BlackNews.ComJanuary 22, 2021January 25, 2022

Christophe Maleau, a 12-year-old swimmer, made history as the youngest person to swim from the island of Saint Lucia to Martinique. (Courtesy of Blacknews.com) By Black News Christophe Maleau, a […]

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Black women launch directory connecting POC with therapists of color

by BlackNews.ComJanuary 7, 2021January 25, 2022

The Clinicians of Color directory serves a dual purpose: to connect people of color with therapists of color, but also to help therapists of color grow their practices. (Courtesy of […]

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Black women launch online directory that connects people and therapists of color

by BlackNews.ComDecember 14, 2020January 25, 2022

(Courtesy Photo/BlackNews.com) BlackNews.com – Lisa Savage and Kim Knight, the founders of Clinicians of Color, LLC, have unveiled an online mental health directory that connects consumers of color with therapists of […]

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Tony Award-Winning Black Actress Produces Horror Film about American Politics

by BlackNews.ComDecember 13, 2020January 25, 2022

Tony Award-Winning Black Actress Produces Horror Film about American Politics By BlackNews.com Tony award-winning Black actress Tonya Pinkins has written, directed, and produced her first feature film that was released […]

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Black woman-owned skate company is changing the culture

by BlackNews.ComDecember 11, 2020January 25, 2022

Moonlight Roller is credited with leading the “roller revival” in making roller skating a popular pastime again. (Courtesy of blacknews.com) By Blacknews.com Twenty-five year old Adrienne Cooper, the African-American founder […]

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Meet the Black designer who just teamed up with a multi-billion dollar Home Décor brand

by BlackNews.ComDecember 10, 2020January 25, 2022

Rochelle Porter, founder and CEO of Rochelle Porter Design (Image courtesy BlackNews.com) By BlackNews.com Atlanta, GA — Rochelle Porter, founder and CEO of Rochelle Porter Design, has become one of […]

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