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Earl Smith
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Georgia, Mechanical Engineer, PVAMU
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FAMU MADE: Dreams Deferred, Dreams Realized: A Mother and Daughter’s Shared Journey at FAMU
Tamara Carpenter, 43, a dedicated mother and nursing student from Augusta, Georgia, has reignited her academic dreams alongside her daughter, Taciana Carpenter. Their shared journey at Florida A&M University (FAMU) is not just a story of higher education; it is a vibrant t estament to the power of d
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January 20, 2026 at 3:44 AM
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January 17, 2026 at 10:03 PM
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Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a bus at start of civil rights movement, dies at 86
Civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin has died. She was 86. Her 1955 arrest for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated Montgomery bus helped spark the modern civil rights movement.
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January 14, 2026 at 4:56 AM
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All the Black Celebrities We Lost in 2026
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January 14, 2026 at 4:55 AM
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The Jennifer Hudson Show on Instagram: "She’s an icon, she’s a legend, she is the moment! ⚡"
100K likes, 4,522 comments - jenniferhudsonshow on January 12, 2026: "She’s an icon, she’s a legend, she is the moment! ⚡".
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January 13, 2026 at 4:12 AM
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Lupita Nyong’o and Angélique Kidjo in conversation at The Met | CNN
As part of Inside Africa’s 25th anniversary, we have a sit-down between two of the continent’s most celebrated voices: Angélique Kidjo and Lupita Nyong’o. The setting is The Met’s newly reimagined Art...
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January 11, 2026 at 11:33 AM
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A’ja Wilson was havin’ a ball in Chicago to support Bam Adebayo 🫶 (via @aja22wilson/IG)
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January 9, 2026 at 6:58 PM
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three names u should know:

1. John Hope Franklin - historian, teacher, & best known for his work "From Slavery to Freedom."

John Hope Franklin was also the son of attorney Buck Colbert Franklin who defended the survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre.

John Hope Franklin was born 111 years ago today
2 books: The Autobiography of John Hope Franklin. Mirror to America. The Autobiography of his father, Buck Colbert Franklin. My Life And An Era
January 2, 2026 at 10:41 PM
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January 3, 2026 at 12:45 AM
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There's nothing like having a family built on Black College excellence! W📽: @debbihowardrealtor #TSU
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December 31, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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From the Highest of 7 Hills to the Hall of Fame! 🐍🎙️ Congratulations to Florida A&M alumna and legendary sports broadcaster Pam Oliver on her induction into the prestigious Sports Broadcasting Hall...
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December 26, 2025 at 2:58 AM
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Oh, what you say...Black American children doing this FOR REAL! Love it https://t.co/IsTGq0Lcdi
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December 25, 2025 at 6:06 AM
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Virginia Union star Curtis Allen wins DII ‘Heisman,’ makes HBCU history
Curtis Allen is officially the best player in Division II. The Virginia Union standout is the first-ever HBCU recipient of the prestigious Harlon Hill Trophy.
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December 25, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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209K views · 2.5K reactions | Every semester, a few students disappear. No emails. No assignments. No engagement. Then they resurface during finals week asking if they can “make up the work.” They d...
Every semester, a few students disappear. No emails. No assignments. No engagement. Then they resurface during finals week asking if they can “make up the work.” They didn’t just miss assignments......
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December 21, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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WFAA on Instagram: "McKeller graduated from Prairie View A&M after surviving a deadly North Texas crash that killed four family members, marking a milestone of resilience and recovery."
Evan McKeller's unwavering commitment to her education serves as a beacon of hope for those who have faced adversity. Her remarkable journey from tragedy to triumph is a testament to the power of resi...
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December 15, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Earl Smith on Spoutible
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December 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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1872: P.B.S. Pinchback becomes Louisiana's governor - Mississippi Today
On this day in 1872, P.B.S. Pinchback became governor in Louisiana — the first Black officeholder to do so in the U.S.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:48 AM
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551K views · 5.9K reactions | We try and find out why the southeast coast is empty! | Real Life Lore
We try and find out why the southeast coast is empty!
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December 11, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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Prairie View A&M Panthers vs. Jackson State Tigers Live Score and Stats - December 6, 2025 Gametracker
Live COLLEGEFOOTBALL scores at CBSSports.com. Check out the COLLEGEFOOTBALL scoreboard, box scores, expert picks and game recaps.
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December 7, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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Prairie View A&M Football on Instagram: "Stood on Business. Atlanta, ATLANTA, ATLANTAAAA! Here we come. #DOG | #WTW | #PVAMUFootball"
In this energetic and motivational video, we celebrate our team spirit and determination as we take on the competition in Atlanta. From Methodist Houston to the ATL, we're taking it to the next level....
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December 7, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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Viola Fletcher Lived 111 Years and Never Let the World Bury Her Story
Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, died at 111. Known as “Mother Fletcher,” she gave public testimony at 107 and published her memoir at 109—refusing to let th...
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December 6, 2025 at 6:56 AM
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From America to Benin: American Superstar Ciara Embraces Her Roots Becoming A Citizen Of Benin
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December 4, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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December 3, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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Dec. 1, 1955 | Police Arrest Rosa Parks for Violating Bus Segregation Laws in Alabama
Learn more about our history of racial injustice.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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All You Need to Know About Angela Bassett’s Daughter Bronwyn Vance’s Debut in High Society - The Root
All About Angela Bassett's daughter's debut into high society.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:45 PM