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Dec 18

For The First Time, Every Senior At This D.C. High School Has Applied To College

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Ballou High School in Southwest Washington D.C. had the second lowest graduation rate in the D.C. Public Schools system. 57%, only second to Anacostia High School who had a rate of 42%. To make matters worse, last school year, only 3% of Ballou students met reading standards on standardized exams, according to Washington Post. But that didn't stop the Class…

Dec 18

Watch This Poet Highlight The Beauty of Being A Vitiligo Model In 60 Seconds

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Pictured, Vitiligo model, Carlene AJ Last week, poet Khloe Dosh took to Instagram to highlight the struggles of living with Vitiligo in a 60-second video. Continue Reading Dosh starts off with a very powerful quote. "Ignorance is bliss. That's how the saying goes. Right?" She continues. "But what is blissful about a society treating your skin as if it will…

Dec 18

The Dance Theatre of Harlem Highlights Black Ballet Dancers In New Short Film

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The Dance Theatre of Harlem is showcasing the power of diversity through a new short film that highlights Black ballet dancers. Continue Reading High Above is a short film that takes us through the death of a Black girls grandmother, ultimately inspiring her to want to dance. The short piece reminds us of just how much the power of representation…

Dec 18

Thinking Of Launching Your Own Boutique? This Brand Box Has Everything You Need To Get Started

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Thinking of launching your own brand? Or perhaps you already have one and need some help rebranding? There's a one-stop shop for that, and it's called The Brand Box. Continue Reading The Brand Box by Brand My Boutique is an all-exclusive branding package that meets businesses where they're at. The package includes web and logo design, custom poly mailer bags, flyers,…

Dec 18

11-Year-Old Black Prodigy Will Become World’s Youngest Orchestra Conductor

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11-year-old Matthew Smith to become the youngest conductor in the world of a 75-piece orchestra. This 11-year-old boy hopes to make history as the youngest conductor of a 75-piece orchestra. Continue Reading U.K. born Matthew Smith is a music prodigy who will become the youngest conductor to ever lead an orchestra of this size. And while Smith has only been…