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In the words of Dr. Opal Lee, the Grandmother of Juneteenth:

June 19, 1865, over 250,000 enslaved Black people in Texas learned of their freedom—2+ yrs after emancipation.

Today, we honor our roots, freedom & relentless spirit. #Juneteenth ✊🏾❤️

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18-year-old Jada-Symone Batichon from Powder Springs, Georgia, was accepted to 53 out of the 58 schools she applied to, securing a staggering $1.8 million in scholarship offers along the way. https://t.co/fNrb2IBrqJ

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Serena and Venus Williams are stepping back into the spotlight, but this time, with a mic instead of a racket. https://t.co/mAI50Mjyv3

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During Jackson State University’s May 3rd commencement ceremony, NFL legend Walter “Sweetness” Payton was posthumously awarded a Golden Diploma from his alma mater. https://t.co/uuhJFpKfTb

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18-year-old Brandon Moss has announced his historic run for mayor on June 7th, becoming the youngest person ever to do so in the city’s history. https://t.co/MZSQXpNVXS

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Tracy Morgan was all smiles as he celebrated a major milestone in his family: his son, Tracy James Morgan, graduated from the University of New Haven. https://t.co/EFdTuEnGKs

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Founded in 2022 by the HBCYouth Foundation, Inc., Camp HBCYouth offers elementary-aged students an immersive summer experience on the campuses of HBCUs. https://t.co/sD0QyvAmvl

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Solange Knowles brought gospel royalty The Clark Sisters to the stage for an unforgettable night of music and ministry in her hometown of Houston. https://t.co/E0Ca1JWsWt

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Sgt. Shuntia Lucas has just become the first Black woman ever promoted to the rank of sergeant in the Dane County, Wisconsin Sheriff’s Office. https://t.co/U6FsM9Jxpt

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Senator Cory Booker, who made history with the longest continuous Senate floor speech in U.S. history, has transformed his powerful oratory into a forthcoming book titled Stand. https://t.co/LfU4kuojj7

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BLK & Bold®, the trailblazing Black-owned specialty coffee company just announced its expansion into Costco, starting May 19th. https://t.co/IIclr2wHOA

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Tems has been announced as a headliner for the first-ever FIFA Club World Cup Final Halftime Show. https://t.co/7JeqInKxcS

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Juici Patties, the beloved Jamaican fast-food chain, has become the first of its kind to successfully expand to the United States. https://t.co/SvQOYKFoNO

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Sasha Obama just turned 24, and her proud parents, forever President Barack Obama and forever First Lady Michelle Obama, took to social media to celebrate their youngest daughter with loving tributes. https://t.co/c9Ma84C6A4

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Ananda Lewis, the beloved former MTV VJ, television host, carpenter, and fierce advocate for Black women’s wellness, has passed away at the age of 52 after a courageous battle with stage 4 breast cancer. https://t.co/tBhUJyok51

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Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr., the first Black astronaut to perform a spacewalk, was recently inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame. https://t.co/Y6FznVNiuX

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After a quarter-century with American Ballet Theatre, Misty Copeland is taking her final bow with the company that shaped her, and that she, in turn, transformed. https://t.co/TjazizsaQj