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Wellness Check – These Foods Contribute to Rapid Cognitive Decline
A study by the Alzheimer’s Association found that eating highly processed foods like sugar-laden drinks, frozen meals, and ramen noodles may be linked to a faster rate of cognitive decline.In monitoring the diets of more than 10,000 middle-aged and older adults,...
Little Known Black History Fact – Ernie Davis, First Black Heisman Winner
The National Football League will hold the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin on April 24-26. The What We Need to Know Newsletter takes a look back at Little Known Black History Facts as they relate to African American football players, HBCUs and...
HBCU Corner – Charlie Ward to Lead FAMU Men’s Basketball Program in Groundbreaking Move
Florida A&M University is making a historic play on the hardwood with the hiring of Heisman Trophy winner and former NBA veteran Charlie Ward as the new head coach of its men’s basketball team. The announcement sent shockwaves through the HBCU and college...
Wellness Check – Glorious Greens
Green is in. And for good reason. Green leafy vegetables offer a wealth of nutritional value including vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. Unfortunately, many of us fail when it comes to getting the USDA’s minimum daily recommendation of 3 cups of dark green leafy...
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