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"In 1945, Ebony's legendary founder John H. Johnson set out to create a magazine for Black America much like that of the trailblazing Life Magazine, and that he did. For the African American community, Ebony has been a breath of fresh air, speaking on issues and events from the Black perspective, celebrating Black standards of beauty and elevating heroes of Black America--athletes, entertainers, activists, elected officials, or some combination thereof....

"When Jayylen's grandfather, Paw Paw Jimmy, begins preparing for a big Juneteenth celebration, Jayylen has a lot of questions. Most importantly, what is Juneteenth? His mother and Paw Paw Jimmy explain that the holiday marks the anniversary of when enslaved African Americans found out that they were free. Paw Paw Jimmy plays some zydeco for him, which is the type of music they will dance to at the celebration. Jayylen practices every day so that he...

Deshaun Watson's story is one of hardship and struggle, but it is also a story full of hope and inspiration. Deshaun's mother, Deann, was a particularly strong influence in her son's life. Deann struggled to make ends meet, raising her family in a run-down apartment in Gainesville, Georgia, surrounded by gangs and drug dealers. But early in Deshaun's life, miracles began to appear alongside of the challenges. When he was eleven years old, a donation...