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Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science is elevating its mission to increase the representation of Black doctors in medicine. The post California-Based HBCU Cultivates Its First Independent Medical Degree Program appeared first on NewsOne.
To mark his 60th birthday, basketball legend Michael Jordan donated $10 million to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The post Basketball Legend Michael Jordan Makes Historic Contribution To Make-A-Wish Foundation appeared first on NewsOne.
Tyler Perry has pledged to donate $2.75 million to senior citizens in Atlanta who are at risk of losing their homes due to gentrification. The post Tyler Perry To Donate $2.75M To Atlanta’s Low-Income Senior Citizens appeared first on NewsOne.
Nike is donating $8.9 million in grants to grassroots nonprofit organizations working to advance social justice. The post Nike Donates $8.9M To Grassroots Nonprofits Advancing Social Justice appeared first on NewsOne.
NASA has donated $11.7 million to eight HBCUs to support the creation of curricula centered on artificial intelligence and machine learning. The post NASA Aims To Empower The Next Generation Of STEM Innovators At HBCUs With $12 Million Donation appeared first on NewsOne.
Clemson University has received a $3.4 million grant for the creation of a Black Heritage Trail in South Carolina. The post Clemson University Receives $3.4M For Creation Of Black Heritage Trail In South Carolina appeared first on NewsOne.
Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock’s New Children’s Book Illustrates The Power Of Authenticity And Purpose
Georgia Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock has released a new children’s book that illustrates the power of purpose to help uplift the youth. The post Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock’s New Children’s Book Illustrates The Power Of Authenticity And Purpose appeared first on NewsOne.
Philanthropist Robert F. Smith is teaming up with The Chopra Foundation to launch a mental wellness initiative for Black youth. The post Philanthropist Robert F. Smith, The Chopra Foundation Launch Mental Wellness Initiative For Black Youth appeared first on NewsOne.
Howard University and Georgetown University will launch a medical humanities center aimed at reducing health inequities. The post Howard University, Georgetown To Launch Medical Humanities Center Aimed At Reducing Health Disparities appeared first on NewsOne.
A Harlem-based high school squash team will become the first all-Black squad to compete in the national championships. The post Harlem-Based High School Squash Team Makes Sports History appeared first on NewsOne.