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Juneteenth

Juneteenth (June 19th), is an official date commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth has more meaning...

NASA’s Katherine Johnson To Be Honored With Statue And Scholarship At West Virginia State University

Katherine Johnson, the NASA mathematician highlighted in the movie Hidden Figures, continues to get the recognition she deserves. Her impeccable...

Smithsonian Unveils Henrietta Lacks Portrait

Painting Credit (via Smithsonian): Nadir Nelson’s portrait captures the grace and kindness of Henrietta Lacks while nodding to her enduring...
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