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Black History Month: Mary Cardwell-Dawson

The first permanent African American opera company was started in Pittsburgh by Mary Cardwell-Dawson.

Michael Jordan Makes Major Make-A-Wish Donation

Make-A-Wish said it costs about $10,000 to make one wish come true, which means Jordan is funding roughly 1,000 wishes. He's asked others to help celebrate his 60th birthday by donating to the nonprofit as well.

Trump No Longer Banned From Meta’s Facebook and Instagram

Meta has decided to reinstate former President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts. The decision comes after Trump was banned from the platform following the insurrection on January 6th, 2021.

Charles Barkley Makes Birthday Promize To ‘Inside The NBA’ Analysts

CNN's Poppy Harlow sits down with NBA legends Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley, and Kenny Smith ahead of NBA All-Star weekend.

Tyre Nichols Mom Speaks After Arraignment: “I Feel Very Numb”

The mother of Tyre Nichols, RowVaughn Wells, speaks after five former Memphis Police Department officers pleaded not guilty on criminal charges connected to her son's death.

CNN Legal Analyst On The Significance Of Officers In Nichols Case Getting Same Charges

Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy says that the five former Memphis police officers involved in the arrest of Tyre Nichols, who died following a traffic stop, are all responsible for his death.

Young, Black, And Lit Donating Books To Schools Across The Country

Young, Black, and Lit begins distributing donations of over 25,000 books to schools across the country.

Black Texas HS Football Coaches Share Pride In Their Place In History

During Black History Month, three African American high school football coaches in North Texas share their pride in closing the gap.

Celebrating Black History: Dionne Warwick’s Historic Career

Dionne Warwick's historic career shown in Dave Wooley's documentary "Don't Make Me Over".

A Special Interview With The First Black Woman In Space

Black History Month special interview with Dr. Mae Jemison, the first black woman to go to space.

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VOICES Heard: New Cancer Study Will Center Black Women

In a groundbreaking study, the American Cancer Society will investigate the link between breast cancer and race by exclusively tracking Black women.