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His mother Contessa Culbreath, explained to Good Morning America that Lamere has a birth defect called hypoplastic left heart syndrome, which inhibits blood flow through the heart and causes an underdevelopment of left side. Now seven years old, doctors say that Lamere is in need of a new heart. "It can be today, next year, next week or next month," Culbreath told GMA. "Lamere has been excited since he found out he's going to get a new heart. Me as his mom, I cry, I'm upset. He said, 'Mom, I'm going to get a new heart so I can play football.'"

George Floyd. A press release on its corporate website noted that the money will fund a wide range of initiatives, with $1 million to reduce student loan debt of HBCU seniors, $5 million to heart-healthy programs in Black communities, and $2.7 million going to COVID-19 vaccine awareness.  “Walmart has made a commitment to advancing racial equity, finding areas where we, as a company, can best contribute our resources and expertise to change society’s systems that perpetuate racism and discrimination,” said Kirstie Sims, senior director of the Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity. “We...

The South Carolina principal started working there in August to help low-income students and their families. Many students at his school live in poverty, Darby told The Post & Courier. "I decided to get another job because the kids, they really need help," he explained. According to the S.C. Department of Education, nearly 90 percent of North Charleston High students lived in poverty last year. So far Darby has donated more than $2,500—about half of his Walmart earnings—to families in need. He plans to donate the rest after taxes are due. Darby, who is also a longtime county councilman,...

UpdatedThu, Jan 7, 2021 at 10:13 pm ET Replies(27) a, adult, brother, cast, charity, child, coach, concepts, connection, disadvantaged, educate, education, empower, family, father, friend, gu (Shutterstock) BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — After four people were killed and dozens were arrested at a mob Wednesday in Washington, D.C., leaders from Baltimore County Public Schools encouraged both families and educators be open to discussing the matter with students. Superintendent Darryl Williams and Board Chair Makeda Scott said people should "make space for students to talk about and process the mob at...