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The First Black Student to Integrate Auburn University Gets His Master’s Degree 51 Years Later

Dana GivensAugust 22, 2020August 21, 2020

by Dana GivensAugust 22, 2020August 21, 202003467

After long battle, Harold Alonza Franklin Sr. finally obtains his master's degree in history from Auburn University after becoming the first Black student to integrate

Politics

5 Highlighting Moments From the DNC You’ll Want to Watch Again

Selena HillAugust 21, 2020August 21, 2020

by Selena HillAugust 21, 2020August 21, 202002309

The promise of equality, liberty, and justice underscored the 2020 Democratic National Convention. Here are five of the best moments from the DNC.

News Sports

Real Estate Developer Becomes Only Black Majority Owner In Professional Baseball

Derek MajorAugust 21, 2020August 21, 2020

by Derek MajorAugust 21, 2020August 21, 202008894

The CEO of a real estate and development company headquartered in Maryland, has become the only Black majority owner of a professional baseball team

Criminal Justice Reform News

Louisiana Veteran Sentenced To Life For Selling $30 Worth of Weed Will Be Freed

Derek MajorAugust 21, 2020August 21, 2020

by Derek MajorAugust 21, 2020August 21, 202003337

A Louisiana veteran serving a life sentence for selling less than $30 worth of marijuana will soon be released from prison.

Education Technology

New App Aims to Raise $1 Billion for HBCUs by Collecting Spare Change

Selena HillAugust 21, 2020August 21, 2020

by Selena HillAugust 21, 2020August 21, 2020012810

HBCU Change is a new app that aims to raise $1 billion for HBCUs over the next five years by collecting spare change from users.

Black Lives Matter News

Activists and Celebrities to Kick Off ‘BreonnaCon’ in Louisville to Demand Justice for Breonna Taylor

Selena HillAugust 21, 2020August 21, 2020

by Selena HillAugust 21, 2020August 21, 202004181

Until Freedom is running BreonnaCon, a multi-day event in Louisville to direct resources, talent, and energy towards achieving justice for Breonna Taylor.