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• Excelleaf: Dekalb Black-Owned Dispensary Promotes Social Equity, Empowerment

  28-04-2024 15:00
  
  Crystal, Maria, Brian and Nakia of Excelleaf (Credit: Excelleaf).
  In a significant step towards promoting social equity and community well-being, DeKalb welcomes Excelleaf, a groundbreaking cannabis dispensary dedicated to empowering individuals and fostering inclusivity within the cannabis industry.
  Mission
  Excelleaf isn’t just another dispensary; it’s a beacon of hope and support. Founded on principles of compassion, education and accessibility, Excelleaf’s mission is to prio
  
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• Black Women’s History Reads: 10 Books About And By Historical Figures

  28-04-2024 14:30
  
  Photo: Getty Images
  While we celebrate Black women all year, March and April are particularly special as they are designated as Women’s History Month and Black Women’s History Month, respectively.
  For the past two months, we’ve shouted out our faves, our legends, and our rising stars who broke barriers and are blazing new paths, making history in the process. There are tons of Black women historical figures out there—some widely known and others not so much. Thankfully, t
  
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• 90-Year-Old Man Who Was Nearly 1st Black Astronaut Finally Headed To Space

  28-04-2024 14:00
  
  Photo: eddwight.com
  A 90-year-old man who was set to become the first Black astronaut in space decades ago is finally headed to space, CBS News reports.
  Ed Dwight was selected by former President John F. Kennedy in 1961 to enter the Path to NASA’s Astronaut Corps, an Air Force training program.
  Finishing the program in 1963, Dwight was set up to make history as the first Black astronaut.
  “I thought these dudes were crazy,” Dwight previously said of the opportunity.
  The Air Forc
  
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