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Jonathan Batista has made history as the first Black person to serve as the Pacific Northwest Ballet’s principal dancer. The post Dancer Jonathan Batista Makes History At Pacific Northwest Ballet appeared first on NewsOne.
Former first lady Michelle Obama and Penguin Random House have launched a scholarship award for young aspiring writers. The post Michelle Obama Aims To Empower Young Writers Through New Scholarship Initiative appeared first on NewsOne.
The Dance Theatre of Harlem’s ‘Sounds of Hazel’ celebrates jazz pioneer Hazel Scott’s artistry and activism. The post The Dance Theatre Of Harlem Celebrates Jazz Pioneer Hazel Scott’s Artistry And Activism appeared first on NewsOne.
The Paterson-based elementary school where WNBA star Essence Carson attended renamed its gymnasium in her honor. The post Paterson Gymnasium Named After Basketball Luminary Essence Carson appeared first on NewsOne.
The late legendary music visionary Fats Domino was honored with a street naming in New Orleans. The post Music Visionary Fats Domino Honored With Street Naming In New Orleans appeared first on NewsOne.
PepsiCo has launched a restaurant residency program to celebrate Black culinary innovators. The post PepsiCo Celebrates Black Culinary Innovators Through Restaurant Residency Program In Las Vegas appeared first on NewsOne.
The beauty brand Dark & Lovely is leading a scholarship initiative for Black women. The post Dark & Lovely Brand Leads Scholarship Initiative For Black Women appeared first on NewsOne.
A new book captures the unsung stories of pioneering Black men who became the country’s first paramedics. The post ‘American Sirens’ Captures The Unsung Stories Of The Black Men Who Were America’s First Paramedics appeared first on NewsOne.
Tennis star Naomi Osaka is releasing a children’s book about the values of kindness and teamwork. The post Four-Time Grand Slam Champion Naomi Osaka To Release Children’s Book appeared first on NewsOne.
Deloitte US is committing $1.5 billion toward advancing social equity. The post Deloitte US Commits $1.5 Billion Toward Advancing Social Equity appeared first on NewsOne.