Melanie Hernquist owner of Lucky + Lovely (Photo provided) Melanie Hernquist is an entrepreneur and graphic designer who prides herself on creating joyful and inspiring items for women. Over the course of her career, she has worked in fashion publishing,…
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Amazon CEO’s former wife MacKenzie Scott donates millions to HBCUs
Howard University (Photo credit: Shutterstock.com / Eric Glenn) Historically Black colleges and universities are pillars of education and success in the African American community, but they often lack the same funding as other institutions. MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon…
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Spelman College Launches Scholarship Fund To Honor John Lewis’ Legacy
The late John Lewis relentlessly and fearlessly fought for justice and equality and Spelman College will honor the legacy of the civil rights leader by empowering the next generation of changemakers. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the historically Black college…
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Netflix CEO, Wife Pledge To Donate $120M To Morehouse, Spelman And UNCF
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings and his wife Patty Quillin are investing in the futures of HBCU students. According to CNN, the couple recently vowed to donate $120 million to historically Black colleges and universities. The CEO of Netflix says he…
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Won’t HE Do It: Patty Quillin and Reed Hastings Give $120 Million to Support Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Source: CHRISTOPHE ARCHAMBAULT / Getty Won’t he do it though y’all?! Netflix CEO Reed Hastings and philanthropist Patty Quillin are stepping up to show that black minds matter, by gifting $40 million each to UNCF (United Negro College Fund), Spelman…
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Wiz Kid! 14-Year-Old Spelman Student Finishes First Semester Strong with Spot on the Dean’s List
Georgia native Syndey Wilson made headlines earlier this year when she became the youngest student ever admitted to Spelman College. Now, the super smart 14–year–old is back in the news after successfully completing her first semester at the historically Black…
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