Author: Veronika Lleshi
Veronika Lleshi
Veronika Lleshi is an aspiring journalist. She currently writes for Hunter College's school newspaper, Hunter News Now. In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing and making music. Lleshi is an Athena scholar who enjoys getting involved in her community.
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently backed down from plans to cut funding for the Women’s…
Getty Images and Ancestry recently announced a new collaboration dedicated to digitally preserving HBCU history. Developed as part of an…
A non-profit organization celebrated Black History Month’s Health and Wellness theme with an event focused on heart health for Black…
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Nike has gathered a total of $2.75 million to invest in Black-led organizations throughout the U.S. The sneaker company is…
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History recently announced director, writer, producer and film distributor Ava DuVernay as this year’s…
A new School of Rock program has been created and put into the curriculum of two of their Austin locations…
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