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Published: 28 May 2020

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Last week, Denzel Washington took a detour to help out a man in downtown Hollywood

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Written by MESFIN FEKADU AP Entertainment Writer

Published: 21 May 2020

In this March 13, 2018, file photo, actress Oprah Winfrey poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film "A Wrinkle In Time" in London. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP, File) 

The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation will donate money to organizations dedicated to helping underserved communities in Chicago; Baltimore; Nashville, Tennessee; Milwaukee; and Kosciusko, Mississippi, where she was born

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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 14 May 2020

HBCU graduates can watch a livestream event to celebrate their milestone achievement, featuring an all-star lineup of speakers and musical guests on Saturday, May 16 at 2PM ET on Chase Twitter or YouTube channels. (image via Chase.com) 

Former President Barack Obama will participate in the May 16 "Show Me Your Walk HBCU Edition" event, hosted by Kevin Hart

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Written by LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press

Published: 27 April 2020

This photo shows Serenity Cadogan, 12, in Covington, Georgia, dressed for a virtual prom she hosted March 31 on National Prom Day for more than 600 young people around the world. (Tiffany Cadogan via AP) 

Celebrities and brands like Teen Vogue and Jack in the Box are serving as hosts to thousands of teens in the Class of 2020

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Written by GERALD HERBERT and JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press

Published: 27 April 2020

Lillian P. Hammond, seated, is comforted by her sister-in-law Lori Adams, at the funeral for her husband Larry Hammond, who died from the coronavirus, in New Orleans, Wednesday, April 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) 

At least 800 members of the Zulu club have died of COVID-19

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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 23 April 2020

 

New platform is dedicated to helping minority-owned small businesses access second round of PPP funding

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Written by RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer

Published: 22 April 2020

 

A previous negotiation between the Mets and Steve Cohen collapsed in February

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Written by Because Of Them We Can staff

Published: 10 April 2020

 

“The idea came about [because] my sons love hibachi and we try to take them every time one of them has a birthday, but of course this time was different,” Jeremy Tuck

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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 05 April 2020

 

The PBS White House correspondent always keeps her cool even when President Trump is berating her for asking questions he doesn't like

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Written by Eleanore Catolico, Chalkbeat.com (republished with permission from Chalkbeat.com)

Published: 30 March 2020

 

By posting videos on the school’s Facebook page at 8 p.m. nightly, Voncile Campbell’s staying connected to her students