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Jacksonville Native Once Told Not to Encourage Black Students to Attend HBCUs Opens School In Community to Help Students Understand Their Value

A Jacksonville, Florida native is giving back to his community in a powerful way by establishing a Black-led K-5 school that aims to produce students […]

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