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Black Girl Vitamins (BGV) has launched a $100,000 scholarship fund for Black women pursuing medical careers at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).  The two-year initiative, part of their broader mission to support health equity, will support education, provide critical financial support, recognize contributions, and offer a platform to elevate the stories of aspiring medical professionals. This scholarship program expresses the company’s ongoing commitment to changing lives and communities and investing in future healthcare leaders. Every purchase from Black Girl Vitamins customers supports it.  Furthermore, as part of its devotion to health equity, Black Girl Vitamins partnered with Howard University…

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Freshman Colton Joseph threw four touchdown passes in the first half — two of them to Demariyon Houston — and Old Dominion rolled to a 47-19 victory over Georgia Southern on Thursday night. Joseph completed 20 of 26 passes for 304 yards, adding a 30-yard touchdown run in the third quarter for Old Dominion (4-4, 3-1 Sun Belt Conference). He staked the Monarchs to a 7-0 lead with an 8-yard scoring toss to Devin Roche. Joseph hit Houston for a 23-yard touchdown and a 13-0 lead after the point-after kick was missed. Joseph fired a 56-yard scoring…

Photo by Gustavo Fring Most of us prefer to think of spending money in ways that don’t make us cringe. I suppose that’s only natural. If we could truly see how every little purchase adds up in the grand scheme of things, maybe those “just a little treat” splurges wouldn’t feel quite so harmless. Take a page from Howard Schultz’s book — literally. In “Pour Your Heart Into It,” the Starbucks founder noted that the average Starbucks customer used to drop $3.50 per visit and show up 18 times a month. Fast-forward to 2024, and those numbers have shifted where…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is moving ahead with a new path to student loan cancellation for Americans who face steep medical bills, child care costs and other types of financial hardship that prevent them from repaying their loans. Announced Friday, the proposed rule is President Joe Biden’s third attempt at student loan cancellation as he faces repeated legal challenges from Republican states. His first plan was rejected by the Supreme Court last year, and his second plan has been temporarily halted by a federal judge in Missouri. The new rule would have to clear a number of hurdles…

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Richard Woods State School Superintendent | georgia.gov Richard Woods State School Superintendent | georgia.gov There were 264 fifth grade students enrolled in Charlton County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 8.2% more than the previous year, according to reports from the Georgia Department of Education. Bethune Middle School welcomed the largest number of fifth grade students among county schools, registering 199 students during the 2022-23 school year. Within Charlton County schools, the highest student count was found in ninth grade, with the smallest class sizes seen in 10th grade. Statewide, Charlton County ranked 118th in enrollment numbers, with a total…

Snoop Dogg – Source: Stephane Cardinale – Corbis / Getty Snoop Dogg confirms rumors he was offered over $100M to join Onlyfans and reveals he doesn’t regret it but his private parts might. Since the start of 2020, no other social media platform has seen growth like OnlyFans. The website is a place for all creators but as you know spicy content reigns supreme on OnlyFans. Reportedly OnlyFans delivered $6.63M in payouts to creators in 2023 while experiencing record-high signups. Celebrities use the site to engage fans in several ways with some allegedly receiving 7 figure offers to join. According…

In an Advil study about pain experiences, 74% of Black people said there is bias in how their pain is diagnosed and treated. Quána Madison has had more than her share of medical issues over the last decade. After learning in 2015 that she was at high risk for developing several aggressive forms of cancer, Madison underwent a hysterectomy, double mastectomies, and an oophorectomy to remove her ovaries, all so she could live a healthy, long, normal life. Three months later, she experienced several complications, including necrosis of her remaining breast tissue and vaginal cuff dehiscence. This rare but potentially…

Last Updated on October 10, 2024 Uncover the top 25 HBCUs making waves in education, social mobility, and student success in the HBCU Rankings 2025. Let’s be real—choosing the right college can feel like picking a Netflix show: overwhelming options, big decisions, and way too much pressure to “get it right.” Remember that time you watched a Netflix show just because it had your favorite actor? Choosing an HBCU can be like that—except this decision could change your life. But if you’ve been eyeing Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), then you’re already winning. These schools aren’t just about education; they’re…

Klasha, a Nigerian B2B payment startup, has raised $2 million in funding to drive its Asian expansion. This latest funding, backed by existing investors such as Expert Dojo, Alumni Ventures, Breega, My Asia VC, Resilience17, and Magic Fund, brings Klasha’s total funding to $6.5 million.  The additional investment will fuel Klasha’s expansion initiatives in Asia, including opening a new office in Hangzhou, China, the home of Alibaba, other major e-commerce players, and PSSPs. Klasha focuses on providing seamless cross-border B2B payment solutions between Asia and Africa through our virtual multi-currency accounts, collection, payout APIs, and cross-border wire services.  Related Post:…