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Triplets Who Almost Died at Birth Are Now HBCU Students in Atlanta

Nationwide — Meet Tony Jr. Hicks and his two sisters Sanai and Morgan, triplets from Baltimore, Maryland, who eached weighed less than 2 pounds when they were prematurely born. But now, they are healthy and simultaneously beginning their journey as students at HBCUs in Atlanta. These three incredible young adults faced adversity right from the Read More…

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Court Denies Insurer’s Appeal In Marion County Blood “Pollutant” Dispute

TALLAHASupreme Court SSEE — The Florida on Monday refused to take up a property insurer’s appeal in a dispute about whether blood should be considered a pollutant under a homeowners’ policy. Justices declined to hear an appeal by Florida Farm Bureau General Insurance Co. in the dispute about whether the policy excluded coverage for cleaning Read More…

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Meet the Family of 5 Sisters Who All Became Medical Doctors

Nationwide — Five siblings from Nigeria — Salamat, Halima, Khadijah, Raliat, and Medinah Aliu — are all medical doctors. These women, each specializing in different fields, truly proved Black excellence and have become an inspiration to many. The Aliu family was blessed with five outstanding daughters, all of whom pursued careers in medicine, according to Read More…

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Meet The Black Teen From Memphis Who Gives Free Haircuts To The Homeless

Nationwide — Meet Darnell Wells, a 19-year-old barber who works at “The Shop” in Memphis, Tennessee. This summer, he took his skills to the streets, providing free haircuts for those who couldn’t make it to the barber shops. Under the blazing Memphis sun, Wells set up a barber shop with a red lawn chair, his Read More…