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Congratulations to Ahmed Muhammad, 18, who made history as the first Black male valedictorian at Oakland Technical High School, graduating with a 4.73 GPA. He was accepted to all 11 colleges he applied to, and he will attend Stanford University to pursue engineering. His

goal is to create something that benefits the community and the world. ⁠Salute! ✊🏽💯

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https://abcnews.com/GMA/Living/student-1st-black-male-valedictorian-schools-106-year/story?id=77515048

u/OsuwonHairGrowth — 3 days ago
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Darling Nicki ☝🏾Credit to @tevin.m.davis YOU’VE BEEN SERVED: Nicki Minaj. A principle is not proven by what you defend when it costs you nothing; it is revealed by what you refuse to abandon when power offers you something in return Nicki built her empire with the support of

the very communities she now seems increasingly willing help MAGA terrorize.

If success costs you your principles, you paid too much.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcMb1TXB-Vl/

u/OsuwonHairGrowth — 2 days ago
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Black Man Found Hanging From Tree Near Raleigh Caribbean Festival

https://thencbeat.com/black-man-found-hanging-raleigh-caribbean-festival/

NC beat posted this an hour or so ago while no other news outlets seem to be picking it up yet..

“By
Gerald Jackson
- Editor-In-Chief
Last updated: August 15, 2026

CONTENT WARNING: This article contains descriptions and images related to a death investigation that some readers may find disturbing or graphic.

A Black man was found hanging from a tree in downtown Raleigh Saturday afternoon during the CaribMask Caribbean Festival, The NC Beat has learned.
A woman who work nearby told The NC Beat that the man was discovered around 2:30 p.m. in the back parking lot area ofWhiskey Kitchen on West Martin Street, not far from the festival grounds near City Plaza and Nash Square.
A disturbing photo posted on social media shows the man hanging from a tree as a Raleigh Fire Department crew member stands nearby.
The NC Beat will not be releasing the disturbing photo.

According to a woman we spoke with who wishes to remain anonymous, said the man had been seen earlier in the day walking and talking to himself.
A short time later, a festival-goer walking on Martin Street said the man approached and asked for water before continuing on.

By the time workers in the area checked the back lot shortly after 2:30 p.m., he was found hanging.
Social media posts circulating claimed the man had been “hung” during the Caribbean Festival and urged people to “protect your sons” and “stay vigilant.”
As of Saturday evening, Raleigh Police have not released any statement about the discovery.
The NC Beat reached out to the Raleigh Police Department at 4:46 p.m., for an official statement and we have not yet heard anything back.

Developing story!”

u/OsuwonHairGrowth — 4 days ago
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The cycle of trauma doesn't just stop; it compounds. This powerful perspective breaks down the systemic impact of the 1985 crack epidemic, illustrating how the destabilization of the Black household created a ripple effect that spans generations. From the mass

removal of mothers, through the foster care crisis, to the hyper-stimulated, high-risk world of 2025 where youth are just one button away from every temptation, the connection between past policy and present pain is undeniable. It’s a sobering look at how the abandonment of the past has shaped the current generation’s struggle with identity and survival. The call to action is clear: bridge the gap, listen to the pain, and create space for the healing process to finally begin.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbUnEqGgTOZ/

u/OsuwonHairGrowth — 2 days ago