A Louisiana community celebrates the valedictorian banned from graduation ceremony over his refusal to shave his facial hair. The case raised questions about school districts selectively enforcing its policies.

Viral photo shows emotional Haitian immigrant graduating at the top of his West Point class. He plans to become a pilot.

Why did a Python in Thailand come up through the toilet bowl and bite a man’s appendage…. and he wouldn’t let go. The man wanted to save his part so he called out to his wife and told her to bring a rope. He tied the rope to the head of the snake and tied […]

Jelina Sheppard's words of gratitude, love and inspiration will give you all the feels.

A Louisiana high school prevented its valedictorian from graduating because he refused to shave off his facial hair. The school district said it has a longstanding ban on male facial hair. But it was not enforced during the school year.

In a whirlwind weekend, the OWN creator visited Mount Holyoke, Johnson C. Smith and Spelman to celebrate her former students' graduation.

Plus, Ferguson hires its first Black police chief, U.S. Department of Education releases report calling for more teachers and professors of color and more news.

Plus, Ferguson hires its first Black police chief, U.S. Department of Education releases report calling for more teachers and professors of color and more news.

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Not only did Nitra complete undergrad, she's now about to graduate from law school. Myles is completing his Master's degree in special education, while their son MJ is preparing to graduate from kindergarten.

The dismal education statistics for young Black men are all too familiar, especially in cities like Camden, New Jersey, where poverty, crime and poor access to…

First Lady Michelle Obama honored a slain honor student during an emotional speech to hundreds of teenagers at King College Prep High School in Chicago Tuesday evening.…