Titans of industry like JD Rockefeller and JP Morgan famously supported several learning institutions like Spelman College.

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After a lengthy career in education and publishing, Yona Deshommes founded her own publishing company, Riverchild Media LLC.

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Sam Nujoma's prophecy of victory was indicative of his leadership and determination. He died Feb. 8 in Windhoek, Namibia at age 95.

When Carter G. Woodson, a towering American figure who became the second African American to ever receive a doctorate from Harvard.

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