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CITY OF TAMPA BLACK HISTORY COMMITTEE PRESENTS SCHOLARSHIPS
 
CITY OF TAMPA BLACK HISTORY COMMITTEE PRESENTS SCHOLARSHIPS

CITY OF TAMPA BLACK HISTORY COMMITTEE PRESENTS SCHOLARSHIPS

CITY OF TAMPA BLACK HISTORY COMMITTEE PRESENTS SCHOLARSHIPS         The City of Tampa Black History Committee honored high school students on May 7th with scholarships totaling $13,000.  The students with their checks are shown with Black History Committee members. From left are: Regina Lock-DePass, Scholarship Chairperson; Emanual White, Quentin Jefferson, London Berry, Peace David, Bobby Bowden […]

102-Year-Old Black Woman From Virginia Makes History, Finally Earns College Degree

102-Year-Old Black Woman From Virginia Makes History, Finally Earns College Degree

Sarah Simpkins Nationwide — At 102 years old, Sarah Simpkins has achieved her dream of earning a college degree as she recently graduated from Brightpoint Community College’s Early Childhood Education program in Chester, Virginia. Even more special, she graduated alongside her proud granddaughter, Halimah Shepherd-Crawford. “I can’t even express my emotions right now,” Halimah told WLBT. “It […]

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Chicago Teen Who Started College At 10 Earns Doctorate Degree At 17

Chicago Teen Who Started College At 10 Earns Doctorate Degree At 17

Dorothy Jean Tillman II during commencement at Arizona State University in Tempe on May 6. Dorothy Jean Tillman II’s participation in Arizona State University’s May 6 commencement was the latest step on a higher-education journey the Chicago teen started when she took her first college course at age 10. In between came associate’s, bachelor’s and […]

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Teen From Louisiana Named Valedictorian and Receives Nearly $1M in Scholarships From 13 Colleges

Teen From Louisiana Named Valedictorian and Receives Nearly $1M in Scholarships From 13 Colleges

Cur’Dericka Rice Nationwide — Cur’Dericka Rice, a 17-year-old African American girl from Monroe, Louisiana, graduated valedictorian with a perfect 4.0 GPA and a remarkable 33 on her ACT. What’s more, she earned nearly $1 million in scholarships from 13 universities. Rice attributes her success to the support and guidance of her teachers and parents. “Walking into […]

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Black Woman Who Survived A Plane Crash Earns Masters Degree In Business

Black Woman Who Survived A Plane Crash Earns Masters Degree In Business

Kechi Okwuchi Nationwide — Meet Kechi Okwuchi, a survivor of a devastating plane crash in Nigeria, who years later, successfully earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) with distinction. Despite enduring severe burns covering much of her body, Okwuchi defied the odds and pursued her education with determination. On December 10, 2005, a tragic plane crash […]

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Biden Campaign Taps Jan. 6 Officers To Campaign In Battleground States Ahead Of Presidential Debate

Biden Campaign Taps Jan. 6 Officers To Campaign In Battleground States Ahead Of Presidential Debate

Three police officers who defended the Capitol during the deadly Jan. 6 riot will help President Joe Biden Former Sergeant Aquilino Gonell, former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn and Metropolitan Police officer Daniel “Danny” Hodges will campaign in Nevada, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan and New Hampshire, the campaign said in a news release. The officers will meet with local elected officials, […]

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Potter’s House Pastor Leaving After Alleged Affair

Potter’s House Pastor Leaving After Alleged Affair

  Shirnae McFarlane (r) and her husband, Chris Hill and his wife If you thought megachurch drama was limited to TV shows like Greenleaf, well, you’d be wrong. A new scandal has rocked the church world this week and its one closely connected to Bishop T.D. Jakes. A married Denver pastor has resigned after allegations that he was cheating […]

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Eliminated In Libertarian Presidential Nomination Vote; Trump Disqualified

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Eliminated In Libertarian Presidential Nomination Vote; Trump Disqualified

  Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was eliminated in the first round of voting for the Libertarian Party’s presidential nomination during their convention on May 26. Despite being nominated unexpectedly, Kennedy received support from only 19 delegates, or 2.07%, and was quickly ousted. The nomination ultimately went to Chase Oliver after seven […]

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DANIELLE

DANIELLE

Danielle This week, it’s time for the camera to focus on Danielle as our Beauty Unlimited feature. Danielle is truly something special, and strives to be even more than what she’s expected to be. This young lady is especially unique in that she truly enjoys being photographed. Danielle is constantly trying to push herself so […]

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PFF Ranks Mike Evans, Chris Godwin Among NFL's Top Wide Receivers

PFF Ranks Mike Evans, Chris Godwin Among NFL’s Top Wide Receivers

Mike Evans, Chris Godwin  Preseason rankings are an offseason tradition in NFL circles. They fill the gap between the draft and actual football and attempt to blend prior knowledge and projection of the coming season. Pro Football Focus took an early stab at these rankings with the top-32 NFL wide receivers, including Mike Evans and […]

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