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Williamsburg’s Bray, School In America To Reopen To The Public

Dollita Okine Williamsburg’s Bray School, the oldest Black school, is slated to reopen to the public in September 2024, commemorating the 250th anniversary of its closure. Photo Credit: Colonial Williamsburg Williamsburg’s Bray School, the oldest Black school in America, is slated to reopen to the public in September 2024, commemorating the 250th anniversary of its Read More…

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13-YRS-Old Black Teen Solves 34 Math Problems In 172 Seconds

Nationwide — Meet Nasara James Dabo, a 13-year-old girl from Nigeria who has caught attention with her incredible feat. At the International Mathematical Olympiad, she solved 34 math problems in just 172 seconds, winning a gold medal in the junior category. Nasara, who is a student at Ideal College International in Kaduna, outshone 150 competitors Read More…

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Florida Marion County Random School Searching Continues

K-9 units search for drugs and weapons in middle and high schools Post By Caroline Brauchler caroline@ocalagazette.com Forest High School underwent a surprise search Monday morning by a Marion County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit as part of the administrative search policy instituted over a year ago. The search was routine and scheduled but occurred at Read More…

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Black Grandmother, Launches New Book Fair for Children

Nationwide — On Saturday, July 27th, Valerie J. Lewis Coleman, a 60-year-old African American grandmother and former teacher, will host the When I See Me™ BIPOC Children’s Book Fair as a day for the Dayton, Ohio community to come together to celebrate diversity in children’s literature. Valerie is an author, engineer, and retired educator who Read More…

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6-Year-Old Black Boy, 1st Grader With Super High IQ

Nationwide — Meet Taurian Collins, a 6-year-old boy from Monroe, Louisiana, who is making history after achieving acceptance into Mensa after overcoming early hearing challenges. Taurian, who was only a first-grader, has been accepted into Mensa, a group that celebrates individuals scoring in the top 2% on standardized tests. Taurian’s journey to this achievement is Read More…