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Single Mother and PhD Student Uses GoFundMe to Help with NASA Internship in Houston

Have you ever been so close to your dreams you could taste it but there was just one thing holding you back? India Jackson of Decatur, Georgia knew that feeling. After being selected to intern for NASA at Johnson Space Center in Houston, Jackson's excitement was dwindled by the costs associated to take the internship.

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Ed Sheeran Mathematics Tour Coming to NRG Stadium!

Multiple GRAMMY® Award-winning, global superstar Ed Sheeran has announced details for the North American leg of his “+ - = ÷ x Tour” (pronounced “The Mathematics Tour”), hitting stadiums across the continent for the first time since his history-making “Divide Tour” in 2018, which officially became the most-attended and highest-grossing tour of all time by its completion.

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R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison for federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges

Disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday, according to federal prosecutors, following his conviction last year on federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges stemming from his efforts over years to use his fame to ensnare victims he sexually abused.

Rouxbe Offers World-Class Culinary Instruction For High Schools

New platform helps educators raise a new generation with advanced understanding of cooking, nutrition, local sourcing and reducing food waste

Rouxbe, the world's leading online culinary school, recently introduced an updated platform designed to bring a modern approach to cooking courses in high schools across the country. The new offering is an expanded, more accessible, and innovative version of what Rouxbe has provided hundreds of high schools to-date with great success. As of today, any educator can use the online culinary instruction to complement their existing classroom curriculum or provide courses school-wide as an extended learning opportunity. The cost is just $399.99 a year per school.

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Mystery of the 'mylk' drove alum nuts

Rice University freshmen help entrepreneur find the right mix for shelf-stable vegan coconut milk

She had a lovely bunch of coconuts, but what Jennifer Thai really wanted was coconut flaxseed milk. And she got it right, exactly once.

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Common to Inspire PVAMU Students with a Message of Wellness and Self-Care

Prairie View A&M University will be graced by the presence of Common, the multi-talented icon, who will share his profound journey towards wellness, detailed in his upcoming book, "AND THEN WE RISE"

Prairie View A&M University proudly welcomes Common, the acclaimed artist, actor, author, and activist, to a packed auditorium eager to hear his transformative story.

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One of a Kind Children’s Adventure Book Series Helps Black Youth Understand Their Unique Roots

Haunted by headlines of slavery, Black on Black crime, and recent police shootings, the Demarcus Jones adventure book series is a breath of fresh air for Black youth. Layered with stories of ancient African civilizations and diaspora world contributions, this book series delivers the rich history that today’s youth deserve to know.

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Here are 3 more hurricanes that aren't named Florence

All eyes are on Hurricane Florence and its path toward the Carolinas, but several other hurricanes are brewing as well.

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Florence isn't the only one. There are 3 more hurricanes brewing

All eyes are on Hurricane Florence and its path toward the Carolinas, but several other hurricanes are brewing as well.

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Debra L. Lee, Media Industry Influencer and Former Chairman and CEO of BET Networks, to Speak at Prairie View A&M University’s Commencement

Debra L. Lee, one of the most influential female voices in the entertainment industry will deliver the address at Prairie View A&M University’s 23rd fall commencement on Sunday, December 16, 2018 at 2:00 pm. The ceremony will take place at Berry Center of Northwest Houston, 8877 Barker Cypress Rd, Cypress, TX 77433. Lee served as the Chairman & CEO of BET Networks, the leading provider of entertainment for the African-American audience and consumers of Black culture globally.

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Twin girls, joined at the skull, successfully separated in 18-hour operation in Vatican hospital

A pair of conjoined twin girls with an extremely rare condition have been successfully separated at a hospital in the Vatican City.

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Swaziland holds its first-ever pride parade

In a historic and festive celebration, Swaziland held its first-ever LGBT pride parade over the weekend.

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Rice U. launches Center for African and African American Studies

CAAAS will provide unique hub for conversations about race, identity and more

Rice University has announced the creation of a robust new center in response to increasing interest and expertise in African and African American Studies on campus.

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Neo-Soul Artist MYOA Drops Dreamy New Single "StarPower"

MYOA Shows Off African Influences With Inspirational New Single

Rising artist Myoa releases eclectic new single, "StarPower." The song is the fourth single from her forthcoming record, Beautiful Journey. With an instrumentation inspired by the singer's trip to Nigeria in 2017, Myoa fully embodies her soul-pop-jazz sound as she sings about her musical career.

Ugandan popstar and opposition politician Bobi Wine jailed

Robert Kyagulanyi better known as Bobi Wine, the Ugandan Member of Parliament and popular musician was arrested and charged over protests on Monday by Ugandan authorities.

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Corporate America, Politics and You

The Black Votes Matter project in the State of Georgia has demonstrated once again the connection between politics and the dollar. This project has approached corporate America in the person of Coca Cola, Delta, Home Depot, UPS and others, demanding that they take a position against the voter suppression laws enacted by the Georgia legislature.

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Pope apologizes for 'deplorable evil' of Indigenous abuse in Canadian Catholic residential schools

Pope Francis has spoken of his "sorrow, indignation and shame" over the Catholic Church's role in the abuse of Canadian Indigenous children in residential schools, as he kicked off a weeklong "penitential pilgrimage" to the country.

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Vicki Meek At What Point Do We Disappear? Black Women’s Obsession with White Femininity

The giclee images stem from an idea I’ve been mulling around in my head for decades. I think it started in the late 1980s when I was asked by a Black woman, upon noticing that I wore my hair natural, “Are you still wearing an Afro?

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'Queen Cleopatra' actress Adele James talks 'blackwashing'

Adele James is addressing a colorism controversy over a Netflix docuseries in which she stars as Cleopatra. "Queen Cleopatra," which is executive produced and narrated by Jada Pinkett Smith, portrays the ruler of Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt as a woman of color.

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Try this Earth-friendly diet: How to shop, cook and eat to fight climate change

There is no avoiding it — we have to eat every day. And as the effects of climate change become increasingly evident, the choices we make about what we're eating are more significant than ever.