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Wendy’s Owners Help Send Employee to Yale

At 13, Thalles DeSouza and his family escaped dangerous conditions in Brazil, in search of a new start in Massachusetts. In high school, he began working at a local Wendy's to help make ends meet, planning for a future career in construction. But when his franchise owners noticed his work ethic and potential, everything changed. Today, the 23-year-old is preparing for his freshman year at Yale University with the help of his fast-food bosses.

Viral Waffle House Worker Turns Down $1M Record Deal

Waffle House better give Rockstar Riley a raise and a lifetime supply of waffles because the guy going viral for rapping his Waffle House-themed song says a seven-figure recording contract isn't enough to make him quit his day job. The viral rapper tells TMZ he would still work at Waffle House if a record label came to him with a million dollar deal.

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Chris Brown Fights $12.9M Housekeeper Lawsuit

Chris Brown is asking a California judge to excuse him from a court examination over a $12.9 million judgment, arguing that his tour with Usher and Nevada residency make appearing in Los Angeles impractical.

Black Leaders in Breast Cancer Research

Every October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month reminds us that behind every statistic is a story, and behind every breakthrough, someone who dared to push the conversation forward. Black pioneers have helped transform breast cancer research, challenge disparities in treatment and make space for the voices too often left out of the narrative. From groundbreaking scientists like Dr. Jane Cooke Wright and Dr. May Edward Chinn to fearless advocates like Audre Lorde and Richard Roundtree, their impact reaches far beyond the clinic.

Summer Walker on Billboard: Fraud Lawsuit Against LVRN

Summer Walker is suing LVRN for fraud, breach of fiduciary duty and breach of contract. Her 2017 deal made LVRN both her label partner and manager. The suit claims the company pocketed money from her touring, recording, marketing and merchandise budgets. Walker wants a judge to void the deal. Interscope filed a $50 million lawsuit claiming she owes two of five albums in her contract.

Teaching Black Kids About Money at Every Age

Every tap-to-pay transaction, $3 ATM fee, and cash-stuffed birthday card is an opportunity to prepare your child for the financial realities of adulthood. With October marking Financial Planning Month, financial education for teens and young adults is top of mind. The Root spoke with Crawford Mickey McGill, CEO of Houston-based Reveal Wealth Strategies, about how parents can share money lessons with kids of all ages. His top takeaway? Parents don't need to have all the answers to start teaching—they just need to be willing to talk about it.

Karyn White on October 14: R&B Legend Shines

Happy 61st birthday to Karyn White. Before her solo run, the Los Angeles singer was the voice on Jeff Lorber's 'Facts of Love'. Her 1988 debut, produced by L.A. Reid and Babyface, made her a star. Its first three singles, 'The Way You Love Me', 'Superwoman' and 'Secret Rendezvous', all went to No. 1 on the R&B chart.