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Jill Scott: singer, poet, model, actress and now Hallmark greeting card author
The multitalented Scott is now speaking through her new card collection
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Full-figured dance group Pretty Big Movement fights size discrimination
‘People judge you based on your size without giving you a chance to prove yourself’
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‘Shackles From the Deep’ is a new book about slavery written for children
Young readers learn the story of a slave ship through scuba diving, detective work and discovery
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MLB legend Tim Raines’ career finally recognized as Hall of Fame-worthy
He even had a chance to play in MLB games with his son
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Asia Newson has a business that’s literally lit
This 13-year-old entrepreneur from Detroit is the co-founder and CEO of Super Business Girl
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‘Living Single’ reboot: Queen Latifah aims to bring joy to nostalgic fans
What more could fans of Khadijah, Synclaire, Regine and Maxine could ask for?
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Regina King’s latest ABC deal makes her the new queen of the network’s diversity push
Emmy-winning actress inks 2-year production contract with ABC Studios
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Laila Ali joins mentoring campaign on her late father’s birthday
January marks National Mentorship Month and today is International Mentorship Day
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Daliyah Arana has read more books than a lot of people will read in a lifetime
The 4-year-old has read 1,000 books and got to be librarian for the day at the Library of Congress