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Hancock Student Steps Up to Jam With Harlem Jazz Legend
Acts of Kindness1d ago

Hancock Student Steps Up to Jam With Harlem Jazz Legend

When a renowned saxophonist's bassist canceled last minute, a college student grabbed her instrument and performed alongside the Harlem legend at a Black History Month celebration. The impromptu collaboration capped an inspiring day of music, history, and unity at Allan Hancock College.

Google News - Unity Celebration2 min read
LA Schools Launch Mentorship for Black Student Success
Solutions1d ago

LA Schools Launch Mentorship for Black Student Success

The nation's second-largest school district is investing in Black male students through a proven mentorship program that teaches leadership and life skills. The 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project now serves LAUSD students during Black History Month and beyond.

Google News - Student Achievement2 min read
Chico State's Unity Fest Celebrates African Heritage Feb 22
Acts of KindnessFeb 19

Chico State's Unity Fest Celebrates African Heritage Feb 22

Chico State's Black Student Union is hosting one of the year's largest cultural celebrations, bringing together thousands for a day of music, food, and community connection. The Victory in Unity event honors Black History Month while creating space for belonging and joy across Northern California.

Google News - Unity Celebration2 min read
Butler County NAACP Hosts Free Black History Unity Event
Acts of KindnessFeb 18

Butler County NAACP Hosts Free Black History Unity Event

A free celebration in Butler County invites everyone to experience Black history through art, soul food, and family activities this Saturday. The NAACP is opening doors wide to build understanding and silence division.

Google News - Unity Celebration2 min read
Chico State's Victory in Unity Brings Community Together
Acts of KindnessFeb 18

Chico State's Victory in Unity Brings Community Together

Chico State's Black Student Union is hosting its biggest cultural celebration of the year, welcoming everyone to honor Black History Month with performances, food, and community connection. The February 22 event promises an afternoon of celebration, advocacy, and belonging for all.

Google News - Unity Celebration2 min read
8 Black Energy Innovators Who Changed How We Power Our Lives
Community HeroesFeb 11

8 Black Energy Innovators Who Changed How We Power Our Lives

From making electric light affordable in the 1870s to advancing solar panels today, these Black inventors and leaders shaped the energy systems we depend on daily. Their stories of persistence through barriers reveal the power of diverse voices in solving our biggest challenges.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
Descendants Fulfill Slave Ship Survivors' 100-Year Dream
Community HeroesFeb 6

Descendants Fulfill Slave Ship Survivors' 100-Year Dream

Two families are bringing their ancestors' ashes back to Africa, honoring the final wish of survivors from the Clotilda, the last known slave ship to reach America. A century after their ancestors dreamed of returning home, that journey is finally happening.

National Geographic2 min read
Lima Superintendent Shares His Journey for Black History Month
Acts of KindnessFeb 5

Lima Superintendent Shares His Journey for Black History Month

A school leader in Lima, Ohio turned Black History Month into a powerful teaching moment by sharing his personal story of triumph. Andre Rudolph's testimony inspired audiences to see the world through his eyes.

Google News - Reconciliation2 min read
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Acts of KindnessFeb 4

UW Madison Celebrates Black Love All Month Long

The University of Wisconsin is transforming Black History Month with a fresh theme that celebrates Black love in all its forms. From symbolic weddings to art showcases, students designed a month of joy-centered events that break away from trauma-focused narratives.

Google News - Unity Celebration2 min read
NBA Creates Annual Game Honoring First Black Players
Community HeroesFeb 2

NBA Creates Annual Game Honoring First Black Players

The NBA launched the Pioneers Classic, an annual Feb. 1 game honoring Chuck Cooper, Earl Lloyd, and Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton—the league's first Black players in 1950. The inaugural game brought their families together and launched $750,000 in HBCU scholarships.

Google News - Sports3 min read
Greensboro Four Sit-In Changed America 64 Years Ago Today
VideosFeb 1

Greensboro Four Sit-In Changed America 64 Years Ago Today

On February 1, 1960, four college students sat at a whites-only lunch counter in North Carolina and sparked a movement that changed segregation laws forever. Their peaceful protest inspired thousands and helped pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964. #

Good News Network2 min read
Kansas City Royals Fund Free Museum Access for 50,000
Community HeroesFeb 1

Kansas City Royals Fund Free Museum Access for 50,000

The Kansas City Royals are covering museum admission for the fifth year straight, opening doors to Negro Leagues history for everyone in February. Over 50,000 people have visited free since 2022.

MLB News2 min read