By Holly Ramer and Tassanee Vejpongsa HAVERFORD, Pa. — A high school history teacher in Pennsylvania who helps students look inward to find their strengths and outward to find community inside and outside the classroom has been named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year. Leon Smith, 46, has spent his entire 25-year career at Haverford […]
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Following a powerful gathering in Atlanta, the Black Women Film Network (BWFN) hosted its 2026 Annual Summit on March 21 at the Loudermilk Conference Center, convening leading voices across film, television, and digital media for a day of conversation, recognition, and community. Centered on the theme “Unbreakable Lens: The Power of Community,” this year’s summit highlighted the
Los Angeles, CA – March 10, 2026 – In a powerful alignment of media, mission, and movement, the Allen Media Group free-streaming digital platform and premier destination for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) sports and culture, HBCU GO, and UNCF, the nation’s largest and most effective education organization for underrepresented students, are pleased to announce a groundbreaking strategic partnership designed to elevate the
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Nutrition is among the most critical issues of our time. Diet-related illnesses are shortening life spans and the lack of conveniently located and affordable nutritious food makes it hard for many Americans to enjoy good health. Physicians are also alarmed by nutritional trends they see among the nation’s most vulnerable people: children. I think that this situation would frustrate Black
By DL White Tucson — Time has a way of healing even the deepest wounds, whether physical or the kind etched into memory—rekindled by a song, a scent, or a moment that brings the past rushing back. Roll the clock back to 1990: African American students at the University of Arizona had no central place on
This past weekend, DIAGEO celebrated Howard University Homecoming in Washington, D.C., honoring the legacy and pride of “The Mecca.” Through its Show Your HBCU Spirit initiative, DIAGEO continues to invest in HBCUs by bringing communities together with its iconic brands, including Casamigos, Smirnoff, and Tanqueray, while supporting long-term success through permanent endowments and its Learning Skills for Life program. The weekend’s celebrations included
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It’s that time of year again—graduation season! A time to celebrate the best and brightest among us—our friends, our family, our future leaders. Around the world, travel plans are being made (don’t forget that REAL ID!) as loved ones prepare to cheer on graduates who’ve put in years of hard work, determination, and focus to
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This upcoming school year is set to be a thrilling one for the Golden State! NCR has partnered with Austin-based Huston-Tillotson University to establish two satellite campuses in San Diego and Los Angeles County. In a historic move, the San Diego County Office of Education and the University of La Verne have joined forces to
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“Discovering the SAUNK in U!” Just in time for the “Holiday Season” & New Year, the opportunity to encourage/build an early appreciation for reading, the author of the well received “The Sensational Letter S” (2016), now comes this salute and celebration of youth – “Discovering the SAUNK in (U) You!” An exciting rhyme and read
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San Diego, CA: Join The Blue Heart Foundation on Saturday, December 16th from 8am to 1pm at the Jacobs Center For Neighborhood Innovation for their 17th Annual Christmas Breakfast and Community Service Awards. This year’s Breakfast promises to be even more special as the Foundation celebrates its 10th Anniversary as an official 501c3 nonprofit and will be honoring
