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Leon Smith, 46, has spent his entire 25-year career at Haverford High School, where he teaches Advanced Placement classes in U.S. history and African American studies. He describes himself as a “warm demander,” someone who sets high expectations while surrounding students with love and support.

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♻️ Repost from @emp.press • Rev. Jesse Jackson, a civil rights icon, dies at 84. “Our father was a servant leader — not only to our family, but to the oppressed, the voiceless, and the overlooked around the world,” the Jackson family said in a statement Tuesday.

♻️ @essenceofblackculture For the first time in history, 5 African American surgeons are leading the Trauma Service at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Recognized during Black History Month, this moment reflects generations of perseverance, sacrifice, and excellence that made this achievement possible.

16-year-old South African student Bohlale Mphahlele invented the "Alerting Earpiece," a safety device that looks like an earring. It has a hidden button to discreetly capture photos of attackers, send alerts, and share live location with police and contacts.

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Ms. Shirley dedicated her life to serving others and made an immeasurable impact on homeless communities throughout Los Angeles and Nevada. Through her tireless advocacy, deep compassion, and unwavering commitment, she used her powerful media platform to amplify the voices of those in need 🙏🏾

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Mattel is honoring Opal Lee, the beloved “grandmother of Juneteenth,” with a Barbie doll recognizing her lifelong fight to make Juneteenth a national holiday. A former teacher, Lee spent decades raising awareness. Her advocacy helped cement Juneteenth as a federal holiday in 2021.

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