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Driver Saves Kids From Burning Bus
Posted on February 11,2012 by ChocoChief

CHARLOTTE, N.C. —Lindora Richardson doesn’t consider herself a hero. “I was just doing my job,” said the 37-year-old bus driver, a day after her bus caught fire. Richardson was able to evacuate the bus and lead six children from Chantilly Montessori School to safety. “I feel like the kids were heroes,” Richardson said. “They stayed [...]

Meet the Young, Black Entrepreneurs Remaking New Orleans
Posted on February 8,2012 by ChocoChief

In a room packed with young people, 23-year-old Brittany guides attendees to a raffle sign-up sheet and admonishes them to come to future events. Jennifer, 28, a Californian who recently got her masters in urban planning, examines posters for community service initiatives. While she checks her Blackberry, her friend Michael, a native New Orleanian, explains [...]

11-Year-Old Black Entrepreneur Creates Eco-Friendly Clothing
Posted on February 8,2012 by ChocoChief

An 11-year-old girl from the metro Atlanta area has turned her passion for making clothing into a successful online business. The pre-teen entrepreneur designs handmade eco-friendly garments and accessories that are sold on her website to customers across the globe. Maya Penn, CEO and owner of her own online company called Maya’s Ideas, set up [...]

Florida Highlights “29 Days of Amazing African-American Children” Available for Adoption During Black History Month
Posted on February 8,2012 by ChocoChief

Tallahassee, FL – Victoria loves playing football and wants to be a zoologist.Montel writes his own music and likes social studies. Aaliyah wants to be a police officer when she grows up. Sheaundra and Jonathon are siblings; Jonathon wants to be a civilengineer, and Sheaundra is a fashionista who like algebra. Tyrell is a good [...]

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