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Help for Little Xavier: African Americans & Nigerians Encouraged to Donate Bone Marrow

Written by: Jazmin Steele, Founder of Pretty on Purpose, Inc. Meet Dr. Iyabo and her son, Xavier… Dr. Iyabo Daramola stands in extraordinary optimism as she begins the search for the person that can save her son Xavier’s life. Her only child has been diagnosed with a life-threatening condition, Aplastic Anemia (AA), a rare disorder

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Oprah Winfrey Set to Donate $12 million to Smithsonian’s African American museum

    Media Mogul Oprah Winfrey, is set to donate $12 million to a planned Washington, D.C., museum that will document African American history. Items from her talk show could be part of its exhibits. “I am so proud of African American history and its contributions to our nation as a whole,” Winfrey said in

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Hit The Ground Drummin!

  On Saturday, June 8, 2013 the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA Drumline taped their first music video titled “Inspire Through My Eyes.” The song was written to send out the message to the world that it takes a community to save our youth. The song was performed and written by various members of the drumline

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A Truly Dynamic Diva

  When I first met Jacqueline Penhos a couple of years ago, we instantly clicked. It was as though we had known each other for years—probably because we both share the gift of gab! When we finally met again, I discovered that Jackee, a self-described and passionate Generation Y’er, loves life and puts others first.

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Grammy Winner Lecrae Teams Up With NBA Star Dwyane Wade For National Campaign “This Is Fatherhood.”

  Grammy award winning hip hop Christian artist Lecrae, and World Champion basketball player Dwyane Wade join forces for the launch of the National Campaign “This Is Fatherhood.” The campaign will begin with the nation’s first ever “Fatherhood Challenge,” where contestants will submit a song, photo, video or an essay that answers the question, “What

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Doubly Amazing: Twins Co-Valedictorian's at Spelman College

(Atlanta, Georgia) Kristie and Kirstie Bronner are identical twins.  And get this: They both have identical grade point averages. For the first time in the history of Spelman College, the talented Bronner twins  are named co-valedictorians for the Spelman College Class of 2013. As graduates of the  historically black college (HBCU) known for producing the best

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